North Yorkshire Police launch investigation after tyres slashed on car in village near Ripon

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses following a criminal damage incident in a village near Ripon.

The incident happened between 8pm on Friday 5 and 8.30am on Saturday 6 December on Back Lane in Copt Hewick and involved all four tyres of a blue Skodia Fabia being slashed.

A spokesperson at North Yorkshire Police said: “We’re particularly appealing for information about anyone acting suspiciously in the area at the time, or any CCTV, dash cam or doorbell camera footage which may have captured something.”

If you can help, you should email [email protected]

The police are appealing for information and witnesses after all four tyres of a blue Skodia Fabia were slashed on Back Lane in Copt Hewick near Riponplaceholder image
The police are appealing for information and witnesses after all four tyres of a blue Skodia Fabia were slashed on Back Lane in Copt Hewick near Ripon

You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Lindsay Sturdy.

Alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12250229298 when providing any details regarding the incident.

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