Hilsea splash pool closed after vandals block filters

Portsmouth City Council had to shut the play area, next to Hilsea Lido, after it was vandalised yesterday.

A spokesman said the splash pool filters were blocked and there was damage to the fittings in the toilets.

David Evans, the council’s leisure and sports facilities manager, said: ‘We were very sad to discover Hilsea splash pool had been vandalised and that the community has been unable to use this family facility for part of half-term.

‘Hopefully this was an isolated incident as usually all of our visitors are very responsible.’

The splash pool should be open tomorrow, weather permitting.