18-year-old arrested after Tunstall tyre-slashing spree

A TEENAGER has been arrested after 16 vehicles parked on an estate had their tyres slashed and wing mirrors broken.

The 18-year-old  was questioned on suspicion of criminal damage and has been released on bail pending further inquiries.

Police are continuing their appeal for witnesses after the cars in Tunstall were targeted  over the weekend.They were parked in Linwood Way, Grayshott Road, Linda Road, Greenfield Road and Westbourne Drive.

Corner Stores, in Furlong Road, also had its window smashed in during the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Officers have been carrying out door-to-door inquiries and studying CCTV footage in a bid to catch those responsible.

The teenager will answer his bail next month.