VANDALS are wrecking efforts to install equipment at a Ferryhill playing field.

Workers are installing £25,000 of play equipment at the King George V field.

But Jamie Corrigan, executive officer of Ferryhill Town Council, said: "There has been a group of youths firing catapults at the contractors while they are putting it in. They have been going in, destroying the security fencing and dismantling the play equipment."

He urged residents to contact the police or the community force if they see anyone damaging the equipment.

A police spokeswoman said: "We would urge parents of teenagers, in particular, to know their children's whereabouts and be aware that if they are caught causing damage, firm action will be taken."

People with information can call police on (01325) 314401 or the community force on (01388) 816166 or (01388) 721351