Tidworth: Youths smashed leisure centre windows, police say

Youths smashed leisure centre window and assaulted staff member, police say <i>(Image: Google Street View)</i>
Youths smashed leisure centre window and assaulted staff member, police say (Image: Google Street View)
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YOUTHS smashed a gym window and assaulted a member of staff at Tidworth Leisure Centre on Halloween, police have said in a public appeal.

Officers are investigating the criminal damage, assault and anti-social behaviour at the Nadder Road fitness centre.

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for witnesses following an incident of criminal damage at Tidworth Leisure Centre.

“At approximately 7.40pm on October 31, a group of youths threw unknown objects at the upstairs gym window, smashing one of the windows and causing approximately £500 worth of damage.

“The youths also entered the building and acted in an anti-social manner before assaulting a member of staff.

“Enquiries are currently ongoing and we are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident.

“If you can help please email 71058@wiltsire.police.uk and quote crime reference numbers 54250144808 and 54250144623.”

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