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28/05/2015
Parking Meters Vandalised In Sussex
Five parking meters have been vandalised in Sussex.
The machines were damaged in Lewes on 24 May.
Two were attacked with a firework and paint in the Phoenix Causeway car park.
Fireworks were also used to damage three machines in Friars Walk, Garden Street and Southover Road.
Police said a man was seen running towards the town centre after an explosion was heard in Friars Walk at approximately 10pm.
Two firework explosions were also heard in the Southover area between 8pm and 10pm.
The damage caused to the devices is estimated at £4500.
Police are appealing for witnesses.
(LM)
The machines were damaged in Lewes on 24 May.
Two were attacked with a firework and paint in the Phoenix Causeway car park.
Fireworks were also used to damage three machines in Friars Walk, Garden Street and Southover Road.
Police said a man was seen running towards the town centre after an explosion was heard in Friars Walk at approximately 10pm.
Two firework explosions were also heard in the Southover area between 8pm and 10pm.
The damage caused to the devices is estimated at £4500.
Police are appealing for witnesses.
(LM)
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