A cricket club plagued by groups of teenagers fighting with hammers and knives on its pitch has been forced to build a fence around its ground.
Maghull Cricket Club in Merseyside has reported 25 incidents to police of people harassing players, setting off fireworks and vandalising equipment since July 2024.
Workers have said the years of 'disgraceful incidents' have left children training at the club in tears.
In order to block further disruption from rowdy teens, they now plan to hold a fundraiser to build a fence around to grounds.
In early May, a fight broke out between teenagers on a cricket pitch where about 50 children aged nine to 13 were waiting to play.
