Police car attacked in Fleetwood as officers respond to incident

A police car has been attacked by yobs whilst responding to an incident in Fleetwood last night (Sunday, December 12).
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 13th Dec 2021, 07:57 BST
Updated 13th Dec 2021, 08:08 BST
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An appeal for CCTV footage is under way after the patrol car window was smashed in Bold Street, near the police station, between 7pm and 7.20pm.

Officers had been called to an incident close by when their car was vandalised. The vehicle has now been taken out of service for repair.

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A police spokesman said: "For those involved, maybe you should think about the impact your actions may have on others.

An appeal for CCTV footage is under way after the patrol car window was smashed in Bold Street, near the police station, between 7pm and 7.20pmAn appeal for CCTV footage is under way after the patrol car window was smashed in Bold Street, near the police station, between 7pm and 7.20pm
An appeal for CCTV footage is under way after the patrol car window was smashed in Bold Street, near the police station, between 7pm and 7.20pm

"There is now one less vehicle on the road while it’s repaired, which is one less vehicle available to respond to calls for help."

If anybody saw anything in Bold Street between 7pm and 7.20pm on Sunday (December 12), or has any information or CCTV footage relating to the damage caused, you can contact police on 101 quoting log number LC-20211212-1180.

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