An investigation has been launched after a driver was targeted by a group of men in Birmingham, with the vehicle being vandalised and damaged in the Balsall Heath area.
The incident occurred near the junction of Stoney Lane and Alfred Street at approximately 11.30pm on Wednesday, May 27. A group of men were seen vandalising a car, going so far as to rip the front of the vehicle off.
The attack took place on the same day as Eid al-Adha celebrations in Birmingham, which drew criticism from an eyewitness. Speaking to BirminghamLive, the witness said: "On a night where everyone should be celebrating, to cause harm to someone is most disconcerting and not what is expected."
He added: "I did feel I would be in danger if I were to approach and try to stop them as there were a group of lads. It has deterred me from visiting the area at night. This is shocking behaviour and especially if it can happen against families on a day like Eid when people are celebrating with their families, it has made me think it is not safe."
While the motives behind the attack are currently unknown, officers are working to establish what happened and have appealed to the public for information.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We were called after receiving reports that a car was damaged near the junction of Stoney Lane and Alfred Street, at around 11.30pm on Wednesday (27 May). An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing to establish the details."
Anyone who witnessed the incident can contact the police via Live Chat on their website or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 20/264353/26.
