January 13, 2009

Media Release (For Immediate Release)

Arson Fears In Glen Eden

There are fears that an arsonist may be targeting sports club buildings on local parks.

The Glen Eden United Football Club rooms at Singer Park were set ablaze on January 9 and Waitakere City Council says fires have also been deliberately lit at nearby Parrs Park (home of Oratia United Soccer) and Ceramco Park, which is headquarters for Glen Eden Harriers and Athletics Club.

"It seems too much of a coincidence that these fires are within a few kilometres of each other," says local Councillor Janet Clews. "They could well be the work of the same arsonist. The Singer Park fire caused significant damage and we are lucky that the others didn’t take hold. These community-owned facilities are there for the use and enjoyment of everyone and I can’t begin to imagine what goes on in the minds of people who would deliberately set fire to them,” she says.

Police have been informed and Councillor Clews says night-time security patrols have been stepped up. The Council is also asking residents who live near parks to keep an eye out and report any suspicious activity to the police.

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