Vandals damage car in targeted attack

Thursday, 9 February 2012 00:00

Police are appealing for the public's help after a car was vandalised this week.

Sometime between 5pm on Tuesday and yesterday afternoon a yellow coloured Fiat was scratched several times, severely damaging the paint work.

A dent was also left in the passenger door.

The vehicle was parked in the Car Parking bays adjoining the old Saddle Mews Nursing home, at the time.

Police believe it was a targeted attack due to the damage being in a number of different areas on the vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Lord Street Police Station.

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