Vandals have left a trail of damage after smashing windscreens of cars in Wivenhoe

A witness called police after seeing a light-coloured Ford Fiesta driving down Valley Road with a passenger throwing stones at windscreens.

Damage was also reported in The Avenue, Broadfields, Heath Road, Richard Avenue and Ernest Road.

Det Sgt Roger Napier, of Colchester CID, said: "They seem to have targeted Wivenhoe. It is difficult to understand why anyone would want to drive round smashing windscreens."

Anyone with information about the vandalism, reported at 5.30am on Friday, should call police on 01206 762212 or Crimestoppersanonymously on 0800 555111

Published Monday September 13, 2004

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