Angry residents ‘smash windows of man’s house’ after wanton car vandalism

Wigan Today reported yesterday (Tuesday) that residents living in Scholes had woken to find a number of their cars damaged and scratched by being "keyed" in the early hours of the morning.

According to reports on social media, the number of vandalised cars is far greater than at first estimated and could be in excess of 100, resulting in thousands of pounds of damage.

One CCTV image shows a hooded man apparently in the act of committing damage to one of the cars.

According to unconfirmed reports, one man who lives in the locality was responsible for the damage and angry residents later "turned up at his house and smashed his windows."

A video taken at the scene in the aftermath of the incident shows a large number of residents gathered in the street, with the blue lights of police cars flashing.

One resident said: "The repercussions of this have already amassed a crowd of people seeking vengeance for the damage caused.

"Something really needs to be done before this escalates to more dangerous levels.”

Following the incident, GMP Wigan West posted on its Facebook page: “Police are aware and dealing with a number incidents relating to damage to motor vehicles in the Scholes area of Wigan yesterday. Police will be contacting the victims of these crimes in due course.

“Police are aware of concerns regarding an address in the area, this address is now closed.”