In a distressing incident of vandalism, three cars were damaged in a suspected 'acid attack' on a residential driveway in Solihull. The attack occurred in the early hours of Friday, January 23, at a property off Stratford Road in Hockley Heath, with mindless youths captured on camera carrying out the act.
Details of the Incident
Footage reviewed by local sources shows two youths approaching the vehicles on the driveway shortly before 2.15am. The duo, both wearing hooded tops with the hoods up and gloves, are seen throwing a substance from a bottle onto three cars. One of the targeted vehicles was a BMW.
Extent of the Damage
The vandals sprayed the liquid on multiple parts of the cars, causing significant damage. On one vehicle, the substance was applied to the boot, both sides, roof, and bonnet. The BMW had its bonnet targeted, while a third car suffered damage to its boot. After completing the attack, the youths jogged away and fled the scene.
Victim's Response and Appeal
The victim of this callous act took to social media to share the ordeal and appeal for information. In a Facebook post, they stated: "Last night at 2.14am we had three cars badly damaged with acid on our driveways just off the Stratford Road by two young vandals." They requested that anyone who might recognise the individuals or have CCTV footage from the area around that time come forward to assist in the investigation.
Police Investigation Underway
West Midlands Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident. A spokeswoman for the force provided details, saying: "We’re investigating after an unknown substance was sprayed on three cars parked on a drive in Hockley Heath. The cars were damaged at around 2.15am on Friday (January 23)." Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact them via Live Chat on their website, quoting reference number 20/122733/26.
Community Impact and Safety Concerns
This incident has raised concerns about community safety and the rise of such vandalism in residential areas. The attack not only resulted in property damage but also caused distress to the homeowners. Local residents are being encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police promptly.
As the investigation continues, the community hopes for a swift resolution to bring those responsible to justice and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
