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Alex Evans

Fury as 'Tyre Extinguishers' in Leeds target 85 cars including 'nurse who missed work'

Furious residents have reacted with anger after a group of environmental protesters targeted cars in Meanwood overnight and let down the tyres on as many as 85 cars.

The group, which calls itself The Tyre Extinguishers, said it had attacked SUVs using the valves to deflate the tyres and send a message about the environmental impact of the so-called 'gas guzzlers'.

It is not the first time the group has struck, with similar action in Sheffield, Bristol and London in the past.

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