Police investigating after a number of cars were vandalised over a parking row in Leigh are appealing for the public's help to find the culprits.
A Nissan Pixo, and two other cars were targeted by thugs who damaged windows, let down tyres and daubed the word 'MOVE' across the vehicles in bright yellow paint.
One mum and her son say they have been left "traumatised" by the incident, which happened whilst they were parked near her home in the early hours of Monday morning.
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Vandals also targeted an Audi and Ford Fiesta. All three vehicles were parked in Glover Street, where the mum leaves her car overnight due to there being double yellow lines outside her home.
Greater Manchester Police say they are investigating the "disgraceful" crime and are continuing to make enquiries to identify who is responsible for the damage.
They have now launched an appeal asking for members of the local community, or those who live close to come forward with any information that could help their investigation.
Inspector Andy Smith of GMP’s Wigan and Leigh District said: "This incident has rightly shocked the local community and raised concern as to why this has happened and who is responsible.
"We are investigating this disgraceful display of criminal damage and our officers are continuing to make enquiries in order to identify whoever is responsible.
"We would strongly urge members of the local community who live close by or who know anything about this incident to report it to GMP or Crimestoppers anonymously."
One mum, whose car was targeted, said her kids had been so traumatised by the incident they had to take the day off school.
"They have been tearful all day," she said. "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." Following the recent vandalism, she fears being targeted again unless she finds somewhere else to park.
If you have any information, doorbell, or dash cam footage regarding this incident you can report this to GMP by calling 101 quoting log 698 of 05/12/2022 or online via our website: www.gmp.police.uk
Alternatively, you can report any information or crimes to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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