An eco-park in Oldham which spans 160 acres has been found 'seriously vandalised' over the weekend.

Northern Roots, which sits in the heart of Oldham, feeds and educates the local community and has high hopes of becoming the UK's largest urban farm and eco-park.

The project, which is funded solely by charitable grants and donations, is transforming the expansive plot of green space into a destination for learning, leisure and growing.

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The Oldham Times: Holes were allegedly cut through the new polytunnel Holes were allegedly cut through the new polytunnel (Image: Northern Roots)

Visitors can participate in its market garden, where fresh fruit and vegetables are grown for the community and donated to Oldham Foodbank, as well as a range of activities such as its forest school and learning hub.

On the site, there is a market garden and forest school while the plot is home to a range of diverse habitats, including woodland and moorland.

A wild swimming pond has also been teased as a possible addition to the site.

However, in a post online, Northern Roots said it was "sad to report" on Monday (May 22) that the farm had been "seriously vandalised" over the weekend.

The Oldham Times: Tables also appear to have been tipped over, leaving a trail of destructionTables also appear to have been tipped over, leaving a trail of destruction (Image: Northern Roots)

The extent of the devastation is documented in its photographs which show holes have been cut through the new polytunnel, tables appear to be overturned and boxes have been broken while plant pots have been trashed.

The urban farm said that young plants as well as beehives were destroyed in the rampage while "vandals left a trail of mess and destruction".

Northern Roots said the incident has seen been reported to Greater Manchester Police and is encouraging anyone with information to get in touch.

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