This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-25709351
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Stolen dumper truck destroys Everton Park lights and trees | Stolen dumper truck destroys Everton Park lights and trees |
(35 minutes later) | |
A stolen dumper truck was driven through a Liverpool park, destroying lamp-posts, benches and trees before hitting a church. | A stolen dumper truck was driven through a Liverpool park, destroying lamp-posts, benches and trees before hitting a church. |
The vehicle is thought to have been taken from a building site at York Terrace, Everton, early on Monday. | The vehicle is thought to have been taken from a building site at York Terrace, Everton, early on Monday. |
It was then driven through Everton Park, where police later found 16 fallen lamp-posts. | It was then driven through Everton Park, where police later found 16 fallen lamp-posts. |
The truck was recovered after it had hit Hill O'Zion Independent Methodist Church in Cochrane Street. | |
Merseyside Police said no damage was caused to the building, with officers now reviewing CCTV of the area. | Merseyside Police said no damage was caused to the building, with officers now reviewing CCTV of the area. |
Insp Paddy Kelly said: "This appears to be a case of wanton criminal damage on a significant scale. | Insp Paddy Kelly said: "This appears to be a case of wanton criminal damage on a significant scale. |
"I want to reassure people that we will do everything in our power to trace and arrest the mindless individual or individuals who have committed this offence". | "I want to reassure people that we will do everything in our power to trace and arrest the mindless individual or individuals who have committed this offence". |
Liverpool City Council said the damage was currently being inspected and repairs would be carried out as soon as possible. | Liverpool City Council said the damage was currently being inspected and repairs would be carried out as soon as possible. |
Previous version
1
Next version