YOUNGSTERS who were in a North Berwick park when a shelter was destroyed have been identified by police.

The shelter, which was purchased and maintained by North Berwick Youth Project, was used by the community in the town’s Lodge Grounds.

However, it was damaged beyond repair in the blaze at the end of last month.

Now, a spokesperson for Police Scotland has confirmed that they have identified those they believe to have been in the area at the time of the blaze.

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They said: “A number of youths, mainly local to the North Berwick area, have been identified as being present at the time of the incident and have been spoken to by police in the presence of their parents.

“A Youth Offending Report has been submitted in relation to this incident.”