A PROTECTED patch of National Trust land has been vandalised by motorbike users.

Force Crag Mine, near Braithwaite, Keswick, has been badly marked after what appears to be several motorbikers using it as their personal playground.

The site of special scientific interest (SSSI) is a protected area and police are appealing for anyone with information on the incident to contact them on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.