Police appeal after car churns up Limeside football pitch

Image courtesy of the GMP Failsworth and Hollinwood Facebook page

Police have issued an appeal for information after a car driven erratically in Limeside Park caused damage to a popular football pitch.

A post on the GMP Failsworth and Hollinwood Facebook page read: "A Grey Honda Civic has been witnessed driving around the Limeside area over the weekend.

"The vehicle also drove onto the playing fields in Limeside Park, causing damage to the football pitch which is used by several football teams .

"The vehicle is believed to be being driven by local youths.

"If you have any information that may assist us please contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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