Overview
- A man reportedly used a crowbar to smash windscreens, boot and side windows on a residential stretch of Moseley Road in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, in an incident that took place on Friday.
- West Midlands Police attended the scene, recovered a crowbar and arrested a 28-year-old on suspicion of causing criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon.
- News footage and multiple social media clips showed a man striking parked cars while alarms sounded, and eyewitnesses estimated the number of damaged vehicles at more than 40.
- Police have not identified a motive and are asking anyone who saw the attack to contact them via Live Chat or by calling 101, quoting log 1253 of 12 June.
- Residents said the spree left many unable to use their cars immediately and will likely trigger insurance claims and local efforts to remove and repair damaged vehicles.