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Holme Wood CCTV cameras vandalised hours after installation

Holme Wood CCTV cameras vandalised hours after installation

BBC News14-04-2025
CCTV cameras installed as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour in part of Bradford were destroyed by vandals just hours after they were put up.The three cameras were damaged within 24 hours of being put in place on Monday 7 April at Stoneyhurst Square in Holme Wood, the Incommunities housing association said.A spokesperson for the organisation said: "The CCTV was installed as part of our efforts to improve safety and tackle anti-social behaviour, and we understand how frustrating this situation is for the people who live in the area."West Yorkshire Police urged anyone with information about the vandalism, or who saw what happened, to get in touch.
The Incommunities spokesperson added: "We will continue to work with the local community and partners to find solutions that help make the area safer." A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "We are investigating a report of criminal damage of a CCTV camera on Stoneyhurst Square on 7 April and inquiries are ongoing."
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