Criminal damage at Canoe Lake in Ryde.
An appeal for witnesses is being made by police after criminal damage was reported at a canoe lake in Ryde, Isle of Wight.
Two swan pedal boats were lifted from the water . One of the pedal boats was set alight on the side of the lake , and damaged beyond repair.
It is believed the criminal damage took place sometime between 5.00pm on Thursday, June 11 and 8.20am on Friday, June 12.
Anyone with information, or who might have seen or heard any suspicious activity on Ryde seafront last Thursday night or early Friday morning, is asked to contact Ryde Police Station by phoning 101 or 0845 045 45 45, or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Isle of Wight Council parks and countryside manager Matthew Chatfield, said: "The council invests in this equipment both for the enjoyment of residents and to make Ryde a good place for visitors. It is a great pity then that people indulge in this sort of mindless vandalism, the cost of which ultimately falls on council tax payers."