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Did your vehicle suffer damage in East Cowes? Police want to know

Isle of Wight police are keen to hear from anyone who was affected by vehicle damage in Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes on 24th August.

Police were called at 9.46pm that evening to an assault and threats to kill incident in East Cowes.

It was reported that following this incident, the suspect walked off down Beatrice Avenue and is alleged to have damaged a number of vehicles along the way.

Teenager arrested
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of battery, threats to kill, and criminal damage.

Investigations into all of these incidents are ongoing, and the man has been bailed with conditions until 24th November.

Was your vehicle damaged?
If your vehicle has been damaged and you are yet to speak to police, please contact us with details, including a quote for the damage caused if you have this information.

Equally, we would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, captured any of it on CCTV, or has any information that could assist the investigation.

Get in touch
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44240364527. You can also submit information to us online.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org


News shared by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, in their own words. Ed