Police appeal after several cars attacked in Derry

Police are appealing for information about damage that was caused to vehicles in the Galliagh area of Derry overnight on Friday and into Saturday.

At Fergleen Park, a silver Skoda Octavia (pictured above) had its front windscreen smashed sometime between 5am and 7am on Saturday.

At The Meadows, an attempt was made to steal a Renault Clio sometime between 9pm  on the 26th June and  9am the next day.

At Woodbrook,  a Volkswagen Golf was entered in an attempt to steal items.  There was nothing of value in the car.  The incident occurred between 11pm on Friday and 9am on Saturday.

Appealing for information, Inspector Jonny Hunter said police were keen to keen form anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area during the hours of darkness.

He also urged car owners to ensure their vehicles were locked at night and all valuable items removed.

Car keys should be kept secure and out of sight inside houses, he added. Information can be given on the police non-emergency number, 101, or by calling the Crimestoppers Charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.