A MAN has been arrested in connection with an incident that saw police vehicles damaged in Bath.
The incident – which saw four vehicles targeted – occurred outside the Lewis House police station and enquiry office, in Manvers Street, at around 8.15pm on Sunday night (June 22).
Damage was caused to wing mirrors of three cars and one van which have now been taken off the road for repairs.
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Chief Inspector Scott Hill, area 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 saw the incident, or has footage that might help the investigation, should contact police on 101 and give the reference number 5225174494.
