20ft climbing wall is stolen

A 20ft-tall mobile climbing wall worth around £30,000 has been stolen.

The red structure, owned by Sandwell Council, was taken yesterday afternoon from the Malthouse Stables Outdoor Pursuit Centre in Hurst Lane, Tipton.

The wall had the council logo and details on the side and would have been on a trailer. Councillor Ian Jones said: "This is very disappointing. Callous thieves have stolen this climbing wall that was a marvellous facility for the borough."