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Vandals smash police car windows as officers attend Remembrance parade

Yobs have smashed the windows of two police cars as officers took part in Remembrance Sunday parades.

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Damage caused to the windscreen. Picture: West Midlands Police

West Midlands Police branded the actions 'disgusting' as they launched a bid to trace the vandals responsible.

Officers along with members of the community, were taking part in a Remembrance parade in Birmingham.

Officers have been trawling CCTV in the area and are also appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.

One of the windows smashed by yobs. Picture: West Midlands Police

Chief Superintendent Kenny Bell, from West Midlands Police, said: “It is absolutely disgusting how these individuals took advantage of a time when my officers were marching shoulder to shoulder with members of the community during Remembrance parades.

“I would urge anyone with information to get in touch so that we can bring those who committed this cowardly crime to justice.”

The cars were parked up as the parade was held in Brookvale Park, in Erdington, when two men took the opportunity smash the windows.

Shortly after, two men were spotted driving off towards Brookvale village on a moped.

Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed two people acting suspiciously on a moped in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Birmingham Police on 101 quoting crime reference number 20BE/243780A/17.