A 37-year-old man has been arrested after three marked police cars were damaged in the centre of Bath yesterday evening, Thursday 30th January.
One of the damaged vehicles | Photo © Avon & Somerset Police
The three cars had their windscreens smashed while they were parked on Manvers Street at around 7.30pm.
A 37-year-old man from Bath has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and remains in police custody.
Bath Neighbourhood Inspector Jon Nash said: “CCTV images are being studied 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.
Three cars had their windscreens smashed | Photo © Avon & Somerset Police
“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.”
Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to contact police online or on 101 and quote reference number 5225026384.
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No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.
