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Record Reporter

Slingshot yobs target campervans in the Highlands as cops launch probe

A probe has been launched after three campervans travelling across the Highlands were reportedly shot and damaged by a slingshot.

The incidents took place on the A830 Fort William to Mallaig road between July 30 and September 4.

It is believed they took place in the Lochailort and Beasdale areas.

Nobody was injured but police warned of the “very serious” consequences that can result from striking a vehicle in motion.

It is not the first time motorhomes have been attacked in the Highlands. One motorhome hire company last year even advised its customers to avoid the North Coast 500 (NC500) road trip route after attacks on its vehicles.

Two of its motorhomes had eggs and cartons of yoghurt thrown over them – and two also had tyres slashed.

Residents have frequently complained about congestion and mess left behind by cars, campervans and motorhomes across the north.

Tensions on the 516-mile road trip have escalated over the years.

In 2018, police investigated a spate of incidents on the NC500 with attempts to puncture vehicles’ tyres.

Roofing tacks were found scattered on a road near Bettyhill.

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