Appeal for information after nails left on roads damage cars in St Helens

We are appealing for information following a report that nails are being dropped on several roads in St Helens.

At around 4pm yesterday, Monday 12 February, it was reported that a group of youths were seen dropping nails on Boardmans Lane, Park Street, Old Whint Road and Leigh Road, causing slow punctures to vehicles driving by.

Officers attended and carried out a search of the area.

St Helens local policing Inspector Stacey Pope said: “We are aware of a number of incidents where vehicle tyres have been damaged by nails that have been purposefully dropped into the road by teenagers.

“We are taking this issue very seriously. This is a mindless act that is impacting everyone in the community with the time and money spent to repair or replace the damaged tyres.

“We are carrying out investigations and making CCTV enquiries, as well as patrolling the area to catch the culprits.

“We have also notified the council and asked if they could clean the affected roads.

“I would urge parents and guardians to know where their child is and what they are up to, so they are not causing unnecessary distress and trouble to residents in the area.

“We continually work with local organisations and schools in the community to engage and educate children on acceptable behaviour.”

If you have any information on this incident please contact our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with any information, with log 617 of 12 February.