Vandals raid 38 sheds at allotments in Wythenshawe

7 Mar 2014 10:37

Thieves have devastated allotments in Wythenshawe and raided 38 sheds in one night

Thieves have caused devastation on allotments in Wythenshawe.

The intruders vandalised plots and plundered 38 sheds in just one night on Stancliffe Road.

Allotment owners arrived the following morning to find gardening equipment had been stolen, vegetables uprooted and soil hurled around the plots.

The raid took place between 5pm on Tuesday (March 4) and 10am the following day.

It is believed the crooks entered the allotments by Hollyhedge Park.

Pc Nicola Fox, said: Whoever is responsible has made untidy searches of the sheds and stole various items of gardening equipment.

In doing so they have left a trail of destruction behind them, even going as far as to deliberately throw soil and seeds around the allotments and unearth various vegetables that they have also thrown. This was clearly not just about stealing equipment; this was a wanton act of mindless and deliberate vandalism.

Obviously local residents and those who use the allotments are upset and angry and even worried about going back should these mindless vandals return.

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