A PLAY area in Caerleon has been closed after vandals targeted the site with a disc cutter.

Newport City Council reported that the play area was vandalised on Thursday, August 18.

The play area is located on Roman Way in the town.

South Wales Argus:

"A spinning unit was badly damaged by a disc cutter and has to be removed," the council said.

"Anyone with information about this criminal offence is asked to contact the police."