Three cars parked on the pavement at the side of a road have been spray painted with the word 'move' while windows were smashed and tyres let down. One women says she has been left 'traumatised' after her car was targeted.
The Nissan Pixo was parked near the woman's home. A Ford Fiesta and an Audi were also attacked. The woman says she and her children were traumatised when they found the car, and her children had to take the day off school, while she stayed home from work.
Vandals spray painted the word 'MOVE' across several cars in Glover Street, Leigh (Image: Vincent Cole - Manchester Evening News)
"They have been tearful all day," she told MEN. "They have found it very traumatic and are confused and wondering why my car's been damaged.
"It's like 'why?' We have not done anything to anybody. It's just really over the top and unnecessary. They could have spoken to people about the parking, it's not a big deal. Even just a note on the windscreen, the problem could have been fixed.
"There is no need to do all that damage. The cars are completely wrecked. It's not going to be cheap to fix."
The mum said: "There was loads of room when I first moved in but it's built up over time. It's very hectic. There are so many cars.
An Audi was also targeted by vandals
"I've been here for four years and no one has raised it in any shape or form. This has really come out of the blue.
"I'm certainly not leaving it where that has been done," she said. "If I get the window done, I'm bothered about them coming back and damaging it again."
John Hill, who lives in the street, said the number of cars parked on the residential road was an ongoing problem.
"People have been getting really upset with the amount of cars parked on this road," the 36-year-old said. "It's that bad they park in front of my drive so I can't get out.
"Sometimes there are about ten cars here and no one can park. With all those cars, something was brewing."
Lorraine Ashworth, whose home is at the junction, said she had her tyres slashed while parking next to her house two years ago.
The cars were parked in a residential street overnight (Image: Vincent Cole - Manchester Evening News)
"Parking around here has been a nightmare for years," she said.
"I work 12-hour shifts and come home at eight at night and have to go down the street to find somewhere to park. It's ridiculous.
"They leave them right on the end so you can't get out. I've reported it to the council loads of times.
"I'm glad something has been done but I would not have been so extreme."
Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for comment.
