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Cat's Eyes Vandalised in Bourton
Police in the Cotswolds are appealing for information after 35 sets of cat�s eyes were ripped out of the road on a section of the A429 in Bourton-on-the-Water.
The incident occurred at around 2.50am this morning (Thursday, May 22) just before the set of traffic lights at the turn off for Bourton-on-the-Water, as you approach from Cheltenham.
Two youths, believed to be around 15 years old, were seen ripping cat�s eyes out of the road and throwing them around by the junction.
One of the youths is described as having black hair and a blue top.
The damage is estimated at �1000.
A police spokesman said: �This was a senseless act which shows a complete disregard for the safety of road-users and pedestrians alike. We appeal for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.�
Anybody with any information is asked to contact police on 0845 090 1234, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident 60 of May 22.
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: 22/05/2008 21:15:52
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