Tyre-slashers strike again (From Witney Gazette)

Tyre-slashers strike again

12:15pm Friday 19th January 2007 in Witney

VANDALS have attacked tyres on another vehicle parked in Finstock.

Police believe this latest attack, which was reported at 3pm yesterday, is linked to the previous reports from the Finstock and Chipping Norton areas between January 14 and 15 and December 17 to 19.

Two motorway tyre blow-outs have been linked to the Finstock attacks, though no one was injured.

Police repeated their advice to residents to check their vehicles for damage before starting each journey.

Local police area commander Chief Insp Dennis Evernden said: "We encourage people to park their vehicles off the street, preferably in a secure garage, to limit their risk of being targeted.

"It is important that people are vigilant and report anything suspicious to police immediately no matter how insignificant they think it might be."

If you have any information please contact police via 0845 8 505 505. If you do not wish to speak to police or give your name then you can contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.