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Criminal damage to vehicle in Birstall
Posted on 22/09/09
Criminal damage to vehicle in Birstall
Police are appealing for witness after a bus was damaged on Loughborough Road in Birstall.
The incident happened at about 8.11pm on Tuesday September 15, 2009 when a National Express coach was travelling along the A6 Loughborough Road in the direction of Loughborough.
As the coach passed the junction with Bentley Road a brick was thrown at the nearside window causing it to smash. A tub of margarine was also thrown at the front of the bus.
The driver safely stopped the bus and nobody was injured.
Passengers saw a group of three youths, believed to be involved in the incident in the area at the time. They are described as about 14-years-old and one of them had long hair.
PC Kevin Gray, who is investigating the incident said: “Did you see a group of three youths matching this description in the Bentley Road area that Tuesday evening? If so, please contact me.
“We're appealing for anyone who may have any information about this incident or remembers any suspicious activity in the area between these times to get in touch.”
Anybody with any information is asked to contact PC 1124 Kevin Gray on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1124. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.
* Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.
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