CUMBRIA Police are investigating after a public bin was damaged in Penrith. 

Officers are investigating the incident that occurred this week where a bin was vandalised at Castle Park, Penrith. 

In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "PCSO 5133 on patrol today at Castle Park, Penrith, received a report of criminal damage to a bin at Children's Play Area previous evening (July 22).

"If anyone has relevant information to help identify the perpetrator(s), contact police on 101, quoting incident no. CP- 20240723-0072."

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