Vandals trash Tarring allotments

Bricks and wood were used to smash windows and sheds at West Tarring allotments, in Ringmer Road.

The damage was discovered when allotment-owner Nicole Child was called by a neighbour to say plots she had tended for three years were among those damaged.

"It was gut-wrenching. I was in tears," said Mrs Child, who is part of an organic co-operative of growers at the site.

"We are all peaceful people. I can't understand vandalism like that, where people are working to improve the environment for everybody."

The vandalism was the latest in a number of attacks on the allotments in recent weeks.

Police have now stepped up patrols in the area and urged witnesses to get in touch.

Allotment-owners have offered a 100 reward for any information leading to a conviction.

They can be contacted via email at: [email protected]

Anyone with any information should call police on 0845 60 70 999.