UPDATED: Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a Nissan Micra got tipped onto its side and left in the road in Newport.
The Micra had been parked up in Lugley Street at the time of the incident and had not been involved in any road traffic incident say Police. It’s believed it would have taken a number of people to tip the vehicle, which happened sometime between 03:30 and 04:10 in the early hours of Sunday 8th November.
The damage caused to the car has meant that the vehicle’s insurers have written it off and owner Katy Locke, 24, will not receive any money for it.
Katy said:
“It was a devastating blow to find my car like then when I got home. I’ve been told I won’t get any money for it now it’s been written off. I only got it earlier this year after saving up.
“It was my first car and now I’ll have to rely on public transport to get around.
“My brother had a stroke earlier this year and this will now make it more difficult for me to visit him.
“I’d ask anyone who knows who did this to contact the police.”
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Those with information about the incident are asked to call PC Tom Wyld at Newport police station on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
UPDATE THURSDAY: In a fantastic show of community spirit, Islander Julie Lynes has started a Go Fund Me page to raise funds for a replacement car for Katy Locke after reading Island Echo’s story (above).
The fundraising effort has already gathered support with £462 donated in less than 48 hours.
Over 45 people have pledged money to date.
You can add to that total by visiting https://www.gofundme.com/en9sbhdw.
