Car crime rises over Bank Holiday

It is not known if the incidents were linked, but police would like to hear from anyone with information about any of them.

Overnight on Friday, April 30 to Saturday, May 1 a Vauxhall Vivaro van parked in Cooden Drive, Bexhill, had its tyres slashed.

During the same period a Jaguar S-type saloon had scratches gouged into its bonnet and wings while it was parked in Wilton Road, Bexhill.

Sometime between May 1 and 2 a Renault Twingo parked in Constable Way, Bexhill, had a wing mirror torn off.

And shortly after midnight on Monday four youths were disturbed and ran off after apparently trying to break into a car in Oakfield Way, Bexhill.

A police patrol later stopped and questioned a group of youths nearby. Enquiries are continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to call 0845 60 70 999 and ask to speak to Bexhill police station.

Or they can call Crimestoppers anonymuosly and free of charge on 0800 555111.