Mindless vandals struck in Burscough on early Sunday morning, torching a valuable compactor/digger machine at the Abbey Lane re cycling facility.



And although it remained open yesterday, there are fears it will have to close one morning or afternoon at the busiest time of the year to facilitate the removal of the charred wreck which was worth thousands of pounds.



Police are now investigating the attack which happened at around 6.15 am on Sunday morning with the fire extinguished by Ormskirk fire officers.

*Our thanks to Trevor from Aughton for the news tip.