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Man has car smashed up by yobs in case of "mistaken identity"

2024-12-31 2 Dailymotion

This is the moment three yobs armed with poles vandalised a parked car - in a case of "mistaken identity".<br /><br />Logan Heasman, 22, has had his electric Peugeot 208 damaged twice in one month.<br /><br />The first incident took place on December 12 outside his home in Darenth, Kent, where his windscreen was smashed - which he only discovered when he tried to go to work the next day.<br /><br />This attack in Paddock Close inspired Mr Heasman to install a surveillance camera, which caught a second incident of the same nature at around 10.10pm on December 23. <br /><br />The video evidence of the latest offence shows the moment three men surround the vehicle as one man jumps onto the bonnet before intentionally smashing the windscreen with his foot.<br /><br />Two of the perpetrators can then be seen smashing the car with what appears to be a metal pole or stick.<br /><br />But Mr Heasman believes it is "mistaken identity".<br /><br />He said: “I seem to be being targeted but I don’t really speak to people around the area as I work in central London.<br /><br />“I am mainly frustrated that I don’t know why this has happened. I believe it’s a case of mistaken identity.”<br /><br />Mr Heasman says as soon as he noticed the men on December 23 he ran out - but by the time he left the building the perpetrators were gone.<br /><br />Now, his car has been written off due to the extent of the damage which he says has made his life “much more difficult”.<br /><br />Kent Police said its officers are investigating.<br /><br />A spokesman said: “The vehicle was parked and unattended when it is alleged three men smashed the windscreen and damaged panels before running from the scene.<br /><br />“The victim’s car was also damaged earlier in the month and inquiries are underway to identify those responsible.”<br /><br />Residents with private CCTV and motorists with dashcam are urged to check for any footage that may help.<br /><br />Anyone with information should call 01622 604100, quoting the reference number 46/217126/24.<br /><br />You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form on their website.<br /><br />ENDS

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