Police investigate use of sparkler bomb at Wodonga skate site

A group of youths caused small fire from a device made from sparklers at the Willow Park site on Tuesday last week.

Police believe the device was lit between 8pm and 8.10pm.

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The incident caused damage to the concrete floor of the skate park and to the metal roof of a shelter.

Those responsible were spotted running from the area.

Police are urging members of the public to come forward with information or videos of what occurred.

"The behaviour is concerning," Detective Senior Constable Jason Brown said.

"It could have ended very differently with the people involved being serious injured."

The damage is still visible at the Pearce Street site, which is popular with BMX riders, skateboarders and scooter users.

Police did not say how many people were suspected of being involved in the incident.

Firefighters were called to the scene.

Anyone with information can contact the Wodonga Crime Investigation Unit on (02) 6049 2700 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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