Police probe after mountain rescue vehicles damaged

Three Mountain Rescue vehicles were damaged in North Wales, rendering them immobile (file photograph). Credit: Mountain Rescue

An investigation is underway after three Land Rovers used by a North Wales mountain rescue team were damaged - putting lives at risk.

Police say the battery cables on all three vehicles had been cut, rendering them immobile.

All bolts securing front and back passenger doors had been removed from two of the vehicles, with one back door left on the floor. A door on the third vehicle had also been forced open.

The three Land Rovers were parked at the mountain rescue team's base in Nant Peris and it is believed the damage was caused between midday yesterday and midday today.

Just last Sunday, rescue volunteers were called out when four swimmers got into difficulties at a Llanberis waterfall - two of whom later died.

Police enquiries are ongoing and Crime Scene Investigators have also attended the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call North Wales Police on the 101 number, quoting reference number S083209.

Alternatively, individuals can contact Crimestopers anonymously with information on 0800 555 111.