Children's play equipment has been set alight at a park in Knebworth.
Police officers in Hertfordshire are investigating suspected arson after a playset was burnt near Stevenage Road.
PC Clare Wallace described the suspected arson, which damaged a climbing frame and flooring, as a "mindless" offence which will impact children in the village.
PC Wallace said: "I’d ask anyone who may have witnessed what happened or has information about who was responsible to contact police, quoting crime reference 41/36835/22."
She added: "This mindless act of vandalism has caused significant damage to the play area rendering it unusable for local children."
It is thought that the fire began between 8pm and 9pm on Saturday, May 7.
Witnesses can contact police online (https://www.herts.police.uk/), or by phone on 101.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here