OFFICIALS at Trowbridge Town Football Club could bring in police to investigate whether someone is waging a vendetta against their Woodmarsh ground.

Steel bolts were loosened on a covered stand being built on the North Bradley site, prompting fears the vendetta has stepped up another level.

Last year dugouts were destroyed midway through building work.

This time the club's stand, which was needed to win promotion to the Hellenic League, has been the target.

Club treasurer Roy While said the act of vandalism could have led to serious consequences and confirmed any further acts would result in police action.

"Loosening the bolts could make the whole stand unstable. If we had a tremendous storm, God knows what could happen," he said.

"If this situation gets any more serious we will call in the police. Clearly this is a case of criminal damage.

"We don't want to overplay the situation, but at the same time we want to see fair play.

"I think now we just want everything to settle down and want to see a successful start to the new season.

"We need people to move on and recognise what they are doing is damaging facilities that are helping develop youth football talent in the town."

Residents in North Bradley expressed their concerns when plans for the covered stands were submitted to West Wiltshire District Council.

Fears over swearing, litter, parking problems and vandalism stemming from football fans were among issues raised.

The club's dugouts were vandalised last September by someone armed with a hammer and chisel, just a day after building work began.

At the time club chairman John Fitchen said he was exasperated at the damage and believed a revenge motive could be to blame.

He said: "Whoever it was I would like them to write me a letter and tell me what the problem is."

Building work to install the covered stand, paved areas and a temporary office building started last month.

Mr While said the Woodmarsh site was finally starting to look like a football ground.

"A lot of hard work, mostly volunteer work, has gone into the ground," he said.

"It is starting to look like a proper football ground and is not intrusive in any way. The main thing for us now is the start of the season."