(NORTH HURON, ON) - Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating damage to the Wingham trail walking bridge that has resulted in its closure until repairs can be made.   

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, police were contacted to investigate damage to the bridge located West of Josephine Street in the Town of Wingham.

Police surveyed the damage to the bridge which included sections of railing that had been broken and cut, making them unsafe for the public.

Evidence at the scene suggests the culprit(s) used power tools to attempt to remove sections of railing. An adult male was observed by a member of the public shaking the railing and was last seen wearing a black jacket with a reflective stripe.