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‘What an absolute disgrace’: Multiple cars vandalised outside Inverness bowling club

A number of vehicles were severely damaged overnight at a city centre car park.

Many cars were damaged overnight at a car park in Inverness. Alberto Lejarraga/DC Thomson
Many cars were damaged overnight at a car park in Inverness. Alberto Lejarraga/DC Thomson

Multiple cars have been vandalised in Inverness city centre overnight.

Several vehicles parked outside Waterloo Bowling Club had their windows and rear-view mirrors smashed during the crime spree.

Police said they were alerted to the damage at around 5.15am this morning, at Riverside Street.

Some cars had most of their windows broken. Image: Alberto Lejarraga/DC Thomson

The incident has sparked outrage among Inverness residents.

A neighbour passing by the car park to see the damage said: “What an absolute disgrace.

Police Scotland are investigating “the full circumstances” of the Inverness incident. Image: Alberto Lejarraga/DC Thomson

“These cars have been destroyed and the repairs will be expensive too.

“I hope there’s CCTV so whoever did this thing gets caught.”

Police investigate incident on Riverside Street

Police have launched an investigation to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

The cars were damaged next to Waterloo Bowling Club on Riverside Street. Image: Alberto Lejarraga/DC Thomson.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.15am on Monday, 12 February, 2024, officers received a report of damage to a number of vehicles on Riverside Street, Inverness.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

The car park outside the Bowling Club in Inverness. Image: Alberto Lejarraga/DC Thomson.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0399 of 12 February, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”