Man arrested after four police vehicles damaged in central Bath

A man has been arrested after a number of police vehicles were damaged in the centre of Bath yesterday evening, Sunday 22nd June.

The four damaged police vehicles | Photo © Avon & Somerset Police

Avon & Somerset Police have launched an appeal for witnesses and anybody with dashcam footage of the incident, which took place outside Lewis House, the building used as a police station and enquiry office, in Manvers Street.

The wing mirrors of three police cars and a marked van were damaged at around 8.15pm.

The vehicles have all been taken off the road to be repaired.

Chief Inspector Scott Hill, district commander for Bath and North East Somerset, said: “CCTV enquiries are being carried out as part of our investigation, but we are keen to hear from anyone with information or has dashcam footage showing the incident.

“The damage caused is hugely frustrating. It means those vehicles will have to be off the road until repaired, and that of course costs money that could be put to much better use for the public.

“We would like to reassure the people of Bath and North East Somerset that steps have been taken to minimise disruption and to ensure officers still have access to police vehicles as necessary.

“Therefore, our ability to respond to urgent crime reports and to carry out vital neighbourhood policing work to keep the public safe should not be adversely impacted, despite this mindless and irresponsible vandalism.”

A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and remains in police custody.

Anybody who can help with the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting reference number 5225174494.