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Swindon tyre slashing arrests
Two people have been arrested after more than 120 cars had their tyres slashed in Swindon last week. They have been released on police bail.
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Two arrested after tyres slashed in Swindon
Two people have been arrested after more than 120 cars had their tyres slashed in Swindon last week. They have been released on police bail.
Cars parked on several residential streets between the town centre and Old Town were damaged in the early hours of thursday morning.
A £500 reward is being offered for information.
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Reward offered after Swindon tyre damage
A £500 reward is being offered for information after more than 120 tyres were slashed in Swindon.
Cars parked on several residential streets between the town centre and Old Town were damaged in the early hours of the morning. Wiltshire Police say they are taking the matter 'extremely seriously'.
Patrols have now been increased in the area. Officers will be available to offer advice to any victims.
Councillor Rodderick Bluh has joined with the Police and Crime Commissioner, Angus Macpherson, to offer money to anyone with information that leads to a conviction.
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Number of car tyres slashed in Swindon over night
A large number of cars parked in Swindon had their tyres slashed over night. It happened in the early hours on vehicles parked between Swindon town centre and Old Town.
Wiltshire Police has increased patrols in the area, with officers from the local Neighbourhood Policing Teams offering advice to any victims and detectives working on the investigation.