Vandals Slashing Police Tyres During Serious Crash Shocks Durham
Durham Police have slammed a brutal attack on their patrol car — all four tyres were deliberately slashed while officers were helping at a crash that seriously injured several children.
Tyre Slash Hits Emergency Response Hard
The shocking sabotage happened over the weekend in Stanley and Consett, County Durham. While cops were focused on managing a nasty collision, vandals targeted their police vehicle, putting vital emergency support out of action.
The force posted a striking snap of the damaged patrol car being hauled away on a recovery truck — a stark reminder of the chaos caused.
‘Season of No Goodwill’ – Police Blast Mindless Attackers
Durham Police’s armed and roads unit took to social media to call out the culprits. Their message was clear: “So much for the season of goodwill.”
“We never see the police round here… Well, here’s one reason you see less of us. While officers were dealing with the aftermath of a collision in the Detwentside area, which involved serious injuries to several children, all four of the tyres on our patrol car were slashed.
This takes both the car and the officer off the road, meaning you wait longer for our help when you need it. Vehicle recovered as mobile tyre fitters were very busy too.”
Why This Attack Matters
- Emergency response was severely delayed during a serious crash involving children.
- Highlights the constant risks officers face — not just from crime, but from pointless vandalism.
- Shows how reckless acts like this put the public in danger by slowing urgent police help.
Durham Police have urged local communities to respect emergency vehicles, especially when every second counts.
