A POPULAR cafe which was torched by vandals has been demolished.

The remains of Le Cafe, in Avery Hill Park, Avery Hill Road, New Eltham, have been knocked down because the building was becoming unsafe.

The cafe, popular with dog walkers and students and used by many community groups, was burnt down in October.

Council bosses have yet to decide on a replacement but park-goers, who were left devastated at the destruction of their beloved cafe, remain hopeful.

Avery Hill Park Users' Group chairman Teresa Hull said: "We know it will be a long road but we are optimistic we will get our cafe back."