Investigation launched as bus stops and car windows smashed by BB gun in Leeds

Police are investigating a spate of incidents in east Leeds where bus stops and car windows were smashed.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 21st Nov 2020, 11:45 BST
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Officers believe a suspect has been driving around villages in east Leeds, firing objects at windows using a catapult or BB gun.

Thousands of pounds worth of damage has been caused to bus stops, cars and shop windows.

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PC Andrew Hurley, of the Leeds East Neighborhood Policing Team, is leading an investigation into the incidents.

Police in Leeds are appealing for information on the spate of incidentsPolice in Leeds are appealing for information on the spate of incidents
Police in Leeds are appealing for information on the spate of incidents

He is appealing for dash cam footage and anyone with information to get in touch.

PC Hurley said: "A massive thanks for all the emails and dash cam footage, it's only a matter of time before we catch the suspect.

"Please keep sending in the emails, or any images to my email address

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"When adding up the value of all the damages it is several thousand in total, this includes bus stops, cars and shop windows."

Anyone with information should ring police on 101 or contact [email protected]

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