A “MINDLESS” driver put a rugby game in jeopardy after a car was seen speeding over a playing field, the day before a crunch match.
Players and supporters of Caernarfon Rugby Club were horrified to discover the playing field for their second team at the Morfa training ground had been wrecked by a car which was spotted driving up and down the turf late on Saturday night.
A spokesman for North Wales Police confirmed they are aware of the incident and are investigating.
A spokesman for the club said: “Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon are both angry and saddened at the damage done to one of our pitches on Saturday night.
“Over the summer, the club has spent nearly £5,000 in laying new drainage, levelling and reseeding the pitch so that our players, young and old can have a pitch which reflects the high standards to which Caernarfon aspire.
“That some mindless idiots not only spoiled this hard work, and the fundraising that went to fund it, but threatened our junior section games on Sunday, is a sad reflection on society today.”
A spokesman for North Wales Police confirmed they received a call on 9.30pm on Saturday that a Blue MG had been spotted driving on a playing field at the Morfa training ground.
Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to contact officers at Caernarfon police station on (0845) 6071001(Welsh) or (0845) 6071002 (English).
In a separate incident, a woman was hospitalised with serious injuries and a man was arrested after a two-car crash in the town late on Saturday night.
The female passenger had to be cut out of the vehicle by firefighters who arrived at the scene at St Helen’s Road.
The road was sealed off as paramedics and fire crews rushed to the spot on a bend near the Age Concern premises and the Welsh Highland Railway footbridge at 9.35pm.
A North Wales Police spokesman said four other people suffered minor injuries during the incident.
Police say that the driver of the vehicle was arrested and bailed following the incident.
The club spokesman added: “We appeal to anyone with any information about this act to contact the police.”
Why would anyone do such a thing? 🤔
This is just sad. People need to respect community spaces!
Unbelievable! I hope they catch the driver soon!
That’s a real shame for the club. Hope they can fix it quickly. 🙏
What a waste of money and effort. 😡
Did they catch the driver? What were they thinking?
Some people just have no regard for others… 😞
Is the pitch going to be usable for future matches?
What was the driver trying to achieve? Seems pointless.
Can the club take any preventive measures in the future?