Criminals target police called to High Peak incident – slashing van tyres

Mindless vandals have targeted a police van in the High Peak - slashing its tyres while officers attended an emergency call-out.

By Ben McVay

Published 19th Jun 2020, 11:07 BST

Updated 19th Jun 2020, 11:07 BST

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A photograph taken by Derbyshire Police shows the van parked at the side of the road with flat tyres.

Worryingly police say the attack put the vehicle out of action – leaving officers involved ‘unable to respond to any further calls’.

The van was targeted with a knife while parked on Grindleford Grove on Monday between 8.40pm and 8.50pm.

The police van left out of action after having its tyres slashed

The police van left out of action after having its tyres slashed

Sergeant Anna Woodhouse of Glossop Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “It appears that a knife may have been used to puncture the tyre walls and it left our officer unable to respond to any further calls while recovery was arranged.

“The vehicle is now off the road until new tyres are fitted."

Police say a criminal damage investigation is underway and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

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If you can help get in touch with police quoting reference number 20*304219 and PC Victoria Atherton using the following channels:

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary Twitter – direct message to @DerPolContact Website – complete the online contact form http:/derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us Phone – 101

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