SECURITY cameras are being considered for Foresters Park after a string of attacks on the football pitches and equipment.

Enjoyleisure, which manages the park on behalf of East Lothian Council, has confirmed it is looking at the possibility of introducing CCTV across the facility.

The announcement comes after another incident at the park saw goalposts broken and scorch marks left on the 3G and 2G pitches.

The park, which is home to various football teams, has been the victim of numerous attacks but the latest, earlier this month, led to calls on social media for security to be tightened up there.

Two summers ago the park was hit twice by vandals in two weeks, again during July, with the ‘pie hut’ broken into and items stolen, as well as damage caused to the pitches and surrounding area.

A spokesperson for East Lothian Council said: “Both the council and enjoyleisure are in talks about the possibility of introducing CCTV at Foresters Park so a decision will be taken on that in due course and local councillors will be kept updated.

“We are aware that Foresters Park has unfortunately suffered some vandalism so the council’s Safer Communities Team continues to ensure that patrols cover the area regularly.”

Earlier this month it was claimed on social media that young female players had been subjected to harassment from males as they trained at the park; however, no formal complaints about any incident have been made to the council or police.

A council spokesperson added: “While we are aware of vandalism issues, we have not been made aware of allegations of female players being harassed during training. If this is the case it would obviously be of concern so we will look into this as a matter of urgency.”

Police Scotland said: “We’ve been made aware of a number of incidents which have taken place in the Foresters Park area of Tranent recently, including vandalisms to the football pitch and break-ins to a catering facility.

“This behaviour is completely unacceptable and local officers are committed to working with East Lothian Council and enjoyleisure to prevent further incidents and deter anti-social behaviour. Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”