A spate of vandal attacks on Nottingham tram stops has caused tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage, police say. Touchscreen ticket machines have been smashed and shelters damaged at stops between Moor Bridge in Bulwell and David Lane in Old Basford.
A group of youths reportedly shattered a shelter at Highbury Vale with a rock in the most recent attack on Monday, April 24. In another attack on March 3, two youths wearing dark clothing smashed two ticket machines.
Police searched the area and reviewed CCTV footage but were unable to identify the offenders. Officers have since stepped up patrols around the affected areas.
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Police Constable Dan Marshall, of the Bulwell neighbourhood policing team, said: “This is far from being a victimless crime. The ticket machines in particular cost a substantial amount of money to repair each time and this wilful vandalism is causing inconvenience to law-abiding customers wishing to use the tram network.
“Someone will know who was responsible and we would urge them to come forward if they have any information which could assist us with our ongoing inquiries. We are actively investigating these incidents and have taken a number of steps to try and prevent further damage, including increased patrols on trams and at stops, but we need members of the public to help us by reporting any acts of vandalism to us at the earliest opportunity so we can investigate and identify those responsible.
A NET spokesperson added: "We are determined to help the police to clamp down on any unacceptable behaviour, and will press for the strongest possible penalties for those who are found to be responsible. As well as the financial impact on the network, criminal damage can cause disruption for some of the thousands of people who rely on the tram network every day."
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