THE reason why eight workmen were seen on a video stood around a child's swing in a Hereford park can now be revealed.

Balfour Beatty Living Places said that the group of Locality Stewards were in the playground off Penhaligon Way on a training course.

In a statement, Balfour Beatty said the training would enable their staff to "spot safety issues with play equipment" and added that this is "just one aspect of the wide ranging role the Locality Stewards have".

"We are committed to the ongoing training of our workforce to provide the local community with pleasant and safe environments to live, work and play,” the spokesperson added.