MORE than 30 cars have allegedly been vandalised in an overnight attack.

Vehicles across Chard were damaged in a spree of overnight destruction September 21.

Avon and Somerset Police is appealing for witnesses and information after a number of vehicles were damaged on a number of streets.

A police spokesman said: “We’re currently aware of seven locations in the town in which vehicles were badly scratched.

“The locations are Mitchell Gardens, Brutton Way, Windsor Crescent, Coronation Street, Chard Manor Farm, St Marys Close and Bubwith Close.”

PC Alan Hollick, of the Chard Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We’d urge all Chard residents to check their vehicles for damage and to report it to us if they find any.

“We’re currently completing house to house enquiries at the known locations to gather evidence and to provide reassurance to residents.

“It would really help us if anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious overnight, or anyone with CCTV footage of damage being caused, could get in touch.”

One resident, who believes more than 30 cars were hit in the attack, is urging people to come forward with information that could help identify the culprit.

The man, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “At least 30 cars were involved.

“You’ve got to think about the cost of this.

“Premiums will now go up for the individuals, and if each person spends £2,500 fixing the damage, that’s more than £75,000, the costs go on and on.

“That’s a lot of wasted time and money trying to sort this - all while some moron is walking around with a smile on their face.

“It wasn’t just a bit of a scratch, it goes around the whole car.

“They need to be exposed to the force of the law.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference number 5218211887.