Gang smash windows of bus delivering Covid kits in Wirral

Staff inside the vehicle were attacked during the terrififying incident on Thursday.

Police were called at 2.05pm to reports that a gang of youths had attacked the bus on Beechwood Drive in the Beechwood Estate.

Three youths on a white, black and scooter, believed to be aged between 14 and 18, and wearing dark clothing and balaclavas are believed to have used a golf club to smash a number of windows.

Picture of the vandalised bus, supplied by Wirral Council

The scooter is believed to have made off in the direction of Fender Way.

An investigation is underway and enquiries are being carried out in the local area.

High visibility patrols have also been stepped up in the area.

Wirral Community policing Inspector Tom Welch said: "This was a mindless attack on a vehicle that was delivering important home Covid tests to people in the Wirral.

"Thankfully nobody was injured but these youths had scant regard for anyone’s safety.

"This happened in the middle of the day and I am sure there are people who were out walking or driving who saw this incident or saw the scooter riding off and know where it went or who the riders were.

"Please come forward and tell us what you know so we can find the people responsible and prevent them doing something like this again.”

Leader of Wirral Council, Cllr Janette Williamson said: "I was shocked when I was told one of our testing vehicles had been attacked.

"This mindless act of violence is beyond comprehension. There was significant damage caused to the vehicle and the staff were badly shaken but thankfully no-one was injured.

"I would like to thank the team for the way they dealt with this incident.

"They are critical to our COVID-19 response and are on the frontline, helping to keep residents safe.

"Their personal safety should never be under threat."

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 510 of 13th May.