POLICE are investigating an incident in Stanford-le-Hope where a masked person attacked a number of cars, stabbing their tyres.

It happened in the early hours of Sunday (10 March) when vehicles parked a number of roads, including Wharf Road, were targeted between 3.30 and 4.15am.

CCTV captured an attack on one car when the person repeatedly stabbed a tyre before moving on.

A statement from police says: "Essex Police have been investigating reports of criminal damage in Stanford-le-Hope in the early hours of Sunday morning.

"It was reported that tyres had been slashed on vehicles in a number of roads, including Wharf Road, between 3.30am and 4.15am.

"Initial investigations and reviews of CCTV footage have been completed.

"We would ask anyone who has any additional footage, including dashcam or doorbell, to get in touch.

"Please quote ref number 42/38470/24.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on ou r website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on X, formerly Twitter, at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."