Police have launched an appeal for information after three police vans were vandalised in Salford as officers were conducting a knife sweep in Broughton.
At around 4pm yesterday (Friday 21 February 2020), three unoccupied police vans were criminally damaged on Heath Avenue, Salford whilst officers were out on patrol.
Officers returned from a successful knife sweep operation in which a number of offensive items were recovered to find that the vans had been vandalised.
No one was injured however two of the vans had smashed windscreens and two had damaged tyres.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Chief Inspector Ben Ewart of GMP’s Salford division said:
Quote“Our officers were out helping the community by doing great work removing knives from the streets only to come back and find that their vans had been vandalised.
“We have recovered the vans but they will have to be sent for repair before they are able to return to the roads as emergency vehicles.
“This behaviour is completely unacceptable and it will absolutely not be tolerated. Anyone with any information at all should contact police as soon as possible.
“Despite this incident you will continue to see patrols in and around the area as our officers carry out their positive work within the community.”
Anyone with any information should call police on 101, quoting incident number 1908 of 21/02/20. Reports can also be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Edited by KARL
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