Paint thrown over cars and homes in Oswestry
Police in Oswestry are appealing for information about an incident in which paint was daubed on about 15 cars and three homes in the town.
The incident is being treated as criminal damage and police are urging people to come forward if they have any information which might help identify the offenders.
It was reported shortly after 3.15am this morning by a member of the public who spotted a car in York Street covered with white or magnolia paint.
Officers attended and found other vehicles had been daubed with fresh emulsion paint in the York Street, Liverpool Road, Ash Road, Lloyd Street and Lorne Street area.
Three homes in Ash Road also had paint on windows.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said today: "We are carrying out inquiries in the area speaking to residents.
"We are also appealing for witnesses, and in particular, information about those responsible. It's likely to have happened late last night or into the early hours before 3am. The paint was still wet and fresh when first spotted.
"There is also the possibility the offender has paint on their hands or clothing and someone may notice a can of white/magnolia paint missing from home. Any information which might assist the investigation should be forwarded to Oswestry police station by calling 101."
The anonymous Crimestoppers charity can be contacted on 0800 555 111.
