Vandalism temporarily closes public toilets in Cumbrian town

Public toilets at Milburn Court, which have been vandalised. <i>(Image: Google Street View)</i>
Public toilets at Milburn Court, which have been vandalised. (Image: Google Street View)
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VANDALISM has temporarily closed both public toilets at in a north Cumbrian town and council officers say they have reported the incident to police.

Cumberland Council's spokesperson has issued a statement about the incident of vandalism, which occurred at the public toilets in Milburn Court, Brampton.

Both the male and female toilets are temporarily closed following the incident.

Cumberland Council's spokesperson said that "damage has been caused in multiple areas, including to the internal doors, as well as the toilets being blocked."

Council staff are arranging for repairs to take place so they can be reopened.

"We apologise for the inconvenience," the spokesperson said.

The instance of vandalism is being reported to Cumbria Police, the council said.

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