Manhole theft endangers children

By The Newsroom
Published 24th Mar 2011, 14:59 BST
A LONDONDERRY councillor has condemned the theft of a manhole cover in the Foxhill area of the Waterside saying he believes children are being put at risk of serious injury or worse as a result of such actions.

SDLP Waterside councillor Martin Reilly said: “I strongly condemn those responsible for stealing manhole covers throughout the city to sell on as scrap metal.

“One such cover has been stolen in Foxhill which has left a hole 20 feet deep. I am very concerned that in an area where there are many families with small children that there could be a serious injury or even a fatality.

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