People living in a city suburb have slammed criminals who have twice set fire to a book swap in their area.
The Little Library Book Swap in Old Library Wood in Rosary Road has been set alight on multiple occasions this year with neighbours even considering moving because of it.
A woman who did not wish to be named for fear of being targeted herself, said: "When the library was burned a second time I looked on Rightmove to see what else was available.
"Our garden almost backs up on to the park itself and the thought of being so close to where the arson took place really worries me.
"We've got cameras set up in our garden because of it."
Clare Britton, who lives in nearby St Leonards Road with her four-year-old son Theo, said: "It's such a shame - it could be such a lovely area.
"I know there are people around here who are looking to make it a real community area and Theo loves the place.
"But it just seems to be getting ruined by people who are just bored and have too much time on their hands.
"People are trying really hard but it keeps being destroyed. It's pretty depressing to constantly see these things happening."
Anne-Marie Anderson, who lives in Rosary Road, said: "I'm upset because the area was looking so much better.
"It used to be so nice and it meant I was far more likely to use the area. It's really upsetting to see someone has destroyed it."
Charlie Beckwith lives around the corner in Chalk Hill Road and said: "The books are there for people who are perhaps a little less fortunate and maybe can't afford their own.
"It really frustrates me to see it get vandalised."
A police spokesman said: "Police were called to reports of a suspected arson at the Old Library Wood which occurred in the early hours of February 14.
"The incident was reported to police at 10.50am. Fire were on scene at around 4.40am.
"Officers have attended and reassurance patrols have been carried out in the area.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
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