There have been further acts of vandalism and arson in Broomfield Park, culminating in the destruction of a "bug hotel" that had been created by children.
The burning out of the bug hotel in Broomfield Community Orchard follows an earlier incident, in which bags of waste material were set on fire. The fire was so fierce that the interior of a metal shed next to the bags was charred.
The orchard was targeted by vandals in January, when eight fruit trees were destroyed. There has also been vandalism affecting the remembrance garden, Greenery cafe and Broomfield Conservatory.
David March, leader of the Friends of Broomfield Park's orchard group, says that together with a team of volunteers he will be planting replacement trees. He's also planning to create a new bug hotel in the spring.
