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Barnes Park fire probe as Sunderland council action continues
Council action to tackle anti-social behaviour at a park where animals were reportedly killed is ongoing, after youths were seen starting a City Council shared an image of the suspected group and said some of them had been identified, following reports of the blaze at Barnes Park on Sunday. Residents previously told the BBC they did not feel safe, with one councillor claiming the park was being "terrorised" by youths on bikes wearing Labour-run local authority said neighbourhood wardens were conducting regular patrols and suspected perpetrators had been contacted. Northumbria Police, which currently has a live investigation into reports of animal cruelty, has been approached for a comment about the fire. A group of people were seen harming rabbits on 14 June and people have described seeing animal remains at the park over recent weeks. Deputy council leader Kelly Chequer said: "We fully acknowledge the concerns raised regarding Barnes Park and share the commitment to ensuring residents feel safe and supported in our open spaces."She said a Motorcycle Disorder Team and three Anti-Social Behaviour Officers patrolled the park on Sunday."Fly-tipping is being removed as a priority, and several home visits to suspected perpetrators are being completed in response to specific issues," she added. Chequer confirmed no incidents had been spotted during the patrols, but youths were reported on social media to have set a fire on Sunday evening. She said several members of the group had been identified."Enquiries will continue, and where appropriate, parents will be contacted and action such as Acceptable Behaviour Agreements will be considered," she said. "Following previous incidents, three Acceptable Behaviour Agreements have already been issued with investigations to identify others ongoing."Chequer added options to enhance CCTV were being looked into, including "suitable columns, tree foliage and lighting assessments".There are currently five cameras at the park. Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- BBC News
Rabbits attacked and killed in Sunderland Barnes Park
Police and council teams investigating the killing of animals in a park are trying to locate five children seen in the area.A group of people were seen committing acts of cruelty to rabbits in Barnes Park, Sunderland, on 14 June, but they fled the area before police Police said officers are looking to speak to anybody who might have information, while Sunderland City Council has released a photo of a group of youths who they would like to local authority vowed "action will be taken against those responsible" for the attacks. Footage of three children on off-road bikes in the park has also been released as part of the investigation.A council spokesperson said: "There is no excuse for this behaviour. "Our parks are for everyone, not for fear, cruelty or destruction." Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
