Vandals strike Brierley Hill community project less than a week after arson attack

They first struck at Hawbush Community Gardens (HCG) last Thursday, torching a garden shelter and returned on Sunday night to again set fire to equipment, including chairs and a saw horse used by volunteers who have worked to turn the area into an urban oasis in the town.

Now the chair of HCG says they will have to install security measures at the site off Bull Lane, between Hawbush Primary School and the canal.

Ken Smith, said he wanted to be ready for the next time by installing security cameras and on the advice of the fire service, will be looking for support to fence off part of the area.

Group members had been upset by the attacks he said, which also included damage to a tree.