CCTV appeal after vandal jumps on police car at Preston railway station and smashes windscreen
A woman who witnessed the incident was threatened by the vandal...
CCTV images have been shared after a man jumped onto a police car in Preston and smashed the windscreen.
British Transport Police said one of their vehicles was vandalised while parked at Preston railway station on Sunday, July 12.
At around 7.15am, a man approached a row of parked BTP vehicles in the station’s car park and jumped on the bonnet of a car before kicking the windscreen and smashing it.
The force said he ran off before returning briefly to threaten a woman who witnessed the incident.
British Transport Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to and have asked anyone who recognises him to get in touch.
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A BTP spokesperson said: “Officers believe the man in the images could have information that may assist their enquiries.
“Anyone who recognises him is asked to text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 130 of July 12.”
Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.