Police are investigating after damage was caused to a police car at Portobello Promenade.
The incident happened around 6.30pm on Monday, April 22, when two officers left the vehicle to respond to a call.
While they attended the call extensive damage was caused by two male suspects to their marked police car’s bonnet, windscreen and lights.
The car has now been taken off the rod for repairs. Officers are investigating and are now appealing for witnesses.
Chief Inspector Gill Geany, Area Commander for North East Edinburgh, said: “This is shocking piece of vandalism that has taken a police vehicle out of circulation, which will leave officers short of a resource. “We are eager to trace those responsible as soon as possible. Portobello Promenade was extremely busy at the time of this incident and we believe a number of people may have witnessed and filmed this happening.
“I would ask anyone who saw this happening, or has any other information that may assist our inquiries, to contact us as soon as possible.”
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.
