A MAN has been arrested after three police cars were vandalised in Bath.

The vehicles had their windscreens broken when parked in Manvers Street at about 7.30pm on Thursday evening (January 30).

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.

“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 about the incident should contact police on 101 and quote reference 5225026384.