Toilets which were repeatedly targeted by vandals have had CCTV cameras installed by their entrance.
Vandals attacked toilets in Abbey Meadow in Abingdon on a number of occasions and this forced the council to install CCTV by the entrance.
The baby changing bench was set on fire, toilet roll holders were destroyed and the handwash units were broken.
Following repeated and costly vandalism, we've now installed CCTV cameras near the entrance to the toilets in Abbey Meadow in Abingdon.
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Further damage included the porthole windows being smashed and door handles were ripped off.
A Vale of White Horse District Council spokesman said he hoped the cameras will act as a deterrent and help to catch those involved.
The council said all incidents will continue to be reported to the police and it was working with them and community experts to identify further action which could help tackle the issue.
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