Published: September 1, 2008
Burnham-On-Sea police arrest youths after Cove vandalism

Two youths were arrested by Burnham-On-Sea police on Sunday evening (August 31st) after local residents reported a large group of young people damaging shelters in the town's Marine Cove gardens.

Six police vehicles rushed to The Esplanade at 7.25pm, as pictured here, and officers quickly broke up a large group of youths.

Police spokesman Ian Stover told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "Two arrests were made and several dispersal notices were served."

"It came after police received complaints about youths attacking buildings in the gardens."

The damage was clear to see on Monday, with wooden boarding around the shelters having been ripped open and grafitti sprayed in paint on the back of the buildings.

Burnham-On-Sea.com exclusively reported in June how an online petition had been launched to gather support for a £670,000 scheme to renovate the gardens.

In March, Sedgemoor District Council made a submission to the Heritage Lottery Fund's 'Parks For People' programme.

The bid covers bringing back lost features - such as a sundial, water fountain and several benches - plus restoring the shelters and more.