A part of Stafford Castle had to be closed to the viewing public, apparently after vandals using grappling hooks damage the stonework at this 900 year old English historical site. A section of the stone keep has now been roped off due to fears that the stones that have been damage may have caused one of the walls to be unsafe.

The local police are now investigating the incident, which may as is believed to be the work of youngsters using grappling hooks in attempting to climb the walls of the medieval landmark.

The Stafford Borough Council, which now owns the castle is waiting for news from the English Heritage for a go-ahead for them to proceed with repairs the castle's stonework.

Stafford Castle was originally a huge timber fortress, built by the Normans around 1100 upon a prominent vantage point. Towards the early 17th century, the castle was abandoned and eventually demolished as the castles' fortunes were lost. In 1813, the castle was rebuilt but gradually it fell into ruin.