Youth Gang Smashes Covid Test Bus Windows in Shocking Attack
Detectives are hunting a gang of youths who viciously attacked a Covid test delivery bus in Prenton, Wirral last Thursday afternoon.
Golf Club Smash-Up on Beechwood Drive
At around 2.05pm on 13 May, a group of three teens — aged 14 to 18 — armed with a golf club smashed multiple windows on a Wirral council-owned bus delivering home Covid tests. The thugs, wearing dark clothes and balaclavas, fled on a white and black scooter along Fender Way.
Fortunately, nobody was hurt, but staff onboard were left deeply shaken by the senseless violence.
Police Launch Full Investigation, Call for CCTV Footage
Detective Inspector Lynsay Armbruster vowed to track down the vandals. She urged anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage showing the offenders or their escape route to come forward.
“We understand and share the disgust this cowardly act has caused,” said DI Armbruster. “We have stepped up patrols and are combing the local area. If you have any footage, please send it via the dedicated link.”
Send any evidence here: Merseyside Police appeal site.
Wirral Council Leader Condemns “Mindless Violence”
Wirral Council Leader Cllr Janette Williamson slammed the attack as “beyond comprehension.”
“This mindless act of violence caused significant damage to our testing vehicle. Staff were badly shaken, but thankfully no one was injured,” she said. “They are vital frontline workers in our Covid response and their safety must never be threatened.”
Spot the Vandals? Speak Up Now
- Report info on Twitter: @MerPolCC
- Contact Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 (Ref: 21000307254)
Police are determined to catch whoever smashed the windows and take swift action. If you know anything, now’s the time to speak out.
