VANDALS have torched a swing in a Salisbury play park for the second time in a year.

The basket swing at Churchill Gardens was burned by yobs on Monday night (April 23).

Last time it happened it cost £1,500 to replace, meaning a potential bill of over £3,000 for Salisbury taxpayers.

City councillor for the area Sven Hocking blasted the "mindless" vandalism.

He said: "It's just really selfish and thoughtless and not very considerate towards younger children and their parents.

"Kids will be kids, but there has to be a line drawn in the sand somewhere."

Urging youngsters to think about the consequences of their actions, Mr Hocking added: "Everyone's paying for it through their council tax."

New play equipment was installed in Churchill Gardens in 2012 by Salisbury City Council.