A resident has shared shocking pictures online of a Houghton-le-Spring playpark that has been vandalised with food, leaving children unable to play on any of the park’s facilities.

Food including eggs, flour and ketchup was found spread across the Keir Hardie Park in Fence Houses close to Dairy Lane.

The state of the popular yet small park was discovered by a visitor on June 4, who photographed areas of the park including the slide that appeared to have flour covering them.

The Northern Echo: A swing seat smeared with what appears to be ketchup.A swing seat smeared with what appears to be ketchup. (Image: CONTRIBUTOR)

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Speaking to The Northern Echo, the resident claimed vandalism attacks like these are “getting out of control” in Houghton-le-Spring and Hetton.

The Northern Echo: Image of the slide.Image of the slide. (Image: CONTRIBUTOR)

After the images surfaced online, users flocked to the comments to condemn the “vile” attack.

The Northern Echo: A roundabout in the park covered with food.A roundabout in the park covered with food. (Image: CONTRIBUTOR)

 

The Northern Echo: The park's see-saw.The park's see-saw. (Image: CONTRIBUTOR)

 

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One resident stated: “We went up this morning and had to leave. Not one thing the bairns could play on.”

Another added the vandalism is “absolutely shocking”.

The Northern Echo contacted Northumbria Police regarding the incident, who said they did not recieve any reports of vandalism in the park over the weekend.