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Police in Edinburgh are investigating following a spate of car vandalism in Chesser and Hutchison areas of the city.

Since the start of December a number of cars have been broken into and vandalised on streets including Hutchison Park, Hutchison Avenue and Robbs Loan.

Some of these vehicles have had their windows smashed or had a corrosive liquid applied to the paintwork.

PC Euan Scobie from Police Scotland said: “Police are carrying out inquiries into this spate of vandalism and theft.

“Local officers would like to remind people to remove all items of value from their vehicles to lessen the chance of becoming a victim.

“Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and are requested to contact police should they have any information in relation to these ongoing enquiries by telephone on 101 of confidentially through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.