Worcester News: A POPULAR city leisure centre has been forced to close due to damage to the car park.

The police have been called to Perdiswell Leisure Centre.

The leisure centre hopes to open as normal tomorrow. 

A Facebook message by the leisure centre says the damage to the height restriction barrier was caused by travellers. 

The post said: "Unfortunately we have taken the decision to close the centre this evening at 8-45pm.

"Travellers have broken our height restriction barrier and have entered the car park.

"Police are in attendance.

"We aim to be open as normal from 6am tomorrow; but please call before leaving for the centre.

"We will update as much as possible through Facebook & the website.

"Many thanks and sorry for any inconvenience caused."