Gunnislake’s public toilets have been closed at nights following persistent incidents of vandalism described as ‘sickening’ by local police.

Initially, Calstock Parish Council decided to close the toilet block at weekends, but the damage continued to occur in the week.

During a full council meeting, the decision was taken to close the toilets at night.

Volunteers from the community will be locking the toilets and a member of the council, or the council-employed cleaner, will open them in the mornings.