Vandalism at St Andrews Park PICTURE: DAVID FERGUSON

The play area at St Andrew’s Park will be closed over the weekend following a “spate of vandalism”.

St Helier parish officials confirmed that the area will not reopen until at least Monday.

A spokesperson explained that the play park had been subject to graffiti and some of the play apparatus had been damaged.

A spokesperson for the parish said: “Our team is working hard to ensure the park is safe and clean, and we hope to get the park reopened on Monday.”