Police Launch Investigation into Hockley Heath Acid Attack on Vehicles
West Midlands Police have confirmed they are actively investigating a disturbing incident in Hockley Heath, Solihull, where three parked cars were targeted with an unknown corrosive substance. The attack occurred in the early hours of Friday, January 23, on a residential driveway just off Stratford Road, leaving the vehicles with significant damage.
Details of the Early Morning Vandalism
According to reports from local residents and footage reviewed by authorities, the incident took place shortly before 2:15 am. Two young individuals were captured on camera approaching the driveway and systematically spraying a liquid from a bottle onto three separate vehicles. One of the cars was identified as a BMW.
The footage shows the perpetrators targeting multiple areas of the vehicles:
- The boot, both sides, roof, and bonnet of one car
- The bonnet of the BMW
- The boot of a third vehicle
After completing their actions, the individuals were seen jogging away from the scene, fleeing in an unknown direction.
Community Response and Police Appeal
The victim of the attack took to social media to alert the community, posting on Facebook: "Last night at 2:14 am we had three cars badly damaged with acid on our driveways just off the Stratford Road by two young vandals." The post included a specific request for assistance, asking if anyone recognised the individuals or had CCTV footage from the Stratford Road area around the time of the incident.
West Midlands Police have issued a formal statement regarding the investigation. A police spokeswoman stated: "We're investigating after an unknown substance was sprayed on three cars parked on a drive in Hockley Heath. The cars were damaged at around 2:15 am on Friday (January 23)."
The police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist with their inquiries. They have provided specific contact details for witnesses or those with relevant information.
How to Assist the Investigation
Authorities are particularly interested in:
- CCTV footage from the Stratford Road area between approximately 2:00 am and 2:30 am on January 23
- Any sightings of two young individuals in the Hockley Heath area during that time frame
- Information about similar incidents or suspicious activity in the neighbourhood
Residents with any information are encouraged to contact West Midlands Police through their website's Live Chat feature, quoting reference number 20/122733/26. The investigation remains ongoing as police work to identify the perpetrators and determine the exact nature of the substance used in the attack.
