VANDALS smashed the windows of 19 cars and properties across the district at the weekend -  causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

The car vandalism took place overnight between 19  and  21 September in Downington , Lechlade, High Street Kempsford, Silver Street South Cerney, Nursery View and The Common, Siddington.

And between Friday 19 September and Saturday 20 September,  windows of a Siddington pub and a property on Nursery View Siddington, were smashed.

On the same evening a  window in Upper Up, South Cerney and a car window in Berkeley Close, South Cerney were also smashed.

Police believe the incidents are all connected.

Investigating Officer PC Simon Laird said: "‘We would be grateful for any information that will lead to the arrests of those involved in these 23 incidents. However, I should stress that normally this area is extremely peaceful and this is very unusual.”


Anyone with information should contact Gloucestershire Police on 101, quoting Incident Number 199 of 21 September