Yobs trash classic Jaguars
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Apologies if this has already been posted. What has happened to the UK to make people do this sort of thing????
http://archive.thisisgwent.co.uk/2006
VANDALS caused hundreds of thousands of pounds' worth of damage to a collection of classic cars after driving them into one another and into fences during a wrecking spree.
Thirty-four Jaguars, some worth more than £150,000, were smashed up after the vandals broke into a storage unit over the weekend.
James Hull owns the Jaguars, some of which are extremely rare, and has built up the collection since 1979.
He said: "I'm still shocked. The devastation is unbelievable.
"Thirty-odd years of my life was destroyed in two hours."
The cars were stored in a secure unit in Corporation Road, Newport. The vandals forced open the shutters and broke into the building.
Mr Hull, 45, a dentist at the Coach House practice in Bassaleg, said he has always had a passion for Jaguars.
He owns a collection of 60 cars, the oldest dating from 1934.
He says it is the most important private Jaguar collection in Europe. Six of the damaged vehicles were going to be used in the Queen's birthday celebrations this year.
"Some of the cars are irreplaceable," Mr Hull said. "It's about the history behind them."
A mechanic who looks after the cars discovered the damage yesterday morning. The full cost of the damage is still being assessed.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident. Forensic checks are being carried out on the vehicles in a bid to catch the vandals.
DC Jon Skillett said: "It's mindless vandalism. They rallied around, smashing the cars into each other.
"They've had a whale of a time causing damage."
Prior to the incident Mr Hull had been in talks with other collectors about opening a motoring history museum in Newport, but he said the plans are no longer viable.
Anyone with information is asked to call DC Skillett at Gwent Police on 01633 838111.
http://archive.thisisgwent.co.uk/2006
VANDALS caused hundreds of thousands of pounds' worth of damage to a collection of classic cars after driving them into one another and into fences during a wrecking spree.
Thirty-four Jaguars, some worth more than £150,000, were smashed up after the vandals broke into a storage unit over the weekend.
James Hull owns the Jaguars, some of which are extremely rare, and has built up the collection since 1979.
He said: "I'm still shocked. The devastation is unbelievable.
"Thirty-odd years of my life was destroyed in two hours."
The cars were stored in a secure unit in Corporation Road, Newport. The vandals forced open the shutters and broke into the building.
Mr Hull, 45, a dentist at the Coach House practice in Bassaleg, said he has always had a passion for Jaguars.
He owns a collection of 60 cars, the oldest dating from 1934.
He says it is the most important private Jaguar collection in Europe. Six of the damaged vehicles were going to be used in the Queen's birthday celebrations this year.
"Some of the cars are irreplaceable," Mr Hull said. "It's about the history behind them."
A mechanic who looks after the cars discovered the damage yesterday morning. The full cost of the damage is still being assessed.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident. Forensic checks are being carried out on the vehicles in a bid to catch the vandals.
DC Jon Skillett said: "It's mindless vandalism. They rallied around, smashing the cars into each other.
"They've had a whale of a time causing damage."
Prior to the incident Mr Hull had been in talks with other collectors about opening a motoring history museum in Newport, but he said the plans are no longer viable.
Anyone with information is asked to call DC Skillett at Gwent Police on 01633 838111.
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the damage ... its painful to look at ....
www.project55.co.uk/html/Damage/
a black day at Footman James too no doubt ... what is it with people / kids these days??!?
>> Edited by xjsjohn on Thursday 2nd March 12:59
s the damage ... its painful to look at ....
www.project55.co.uk/html/Damage/
a black day at Footman James too no doubt ... what is it with people / kids these days??!?
>> Edited by xjsjohn on Thursday 2nd March 12:59
I am appalled, words cannot express how I feel about such acts, by the pathetic bunch of yobs 'Tony' is unable or unwilling to control in society!
Even if they catch them, they'll already have ABSO's, wouldn't turn up to the court case and even then its is only criminal damage. Aboutr 3 months probabtion because they'll all be under 18 yrs!
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Even if they catch them, they'll already have ABSO's, wouldn't turn up to the court case and even then its is only criminal damage. Aboutr 3 months probabtion because they'll all be under 18 yrs!
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triple7 said:
I am appalled, words cannot express how I feel about such acts, by the pathetic bunch of yobs 'Tony' is unable or unwilling to control in society!
Even if they catch them, they'll already have ABSO's, wouldn't turn up to the court case and even then its is only criminal damage. Aboutr 3 months probabtion because they'll all be under 18 yrs!
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I heard yesterday that the owner actually knows who the culprits are, but whether that will benefit him at all is a question of time. I can see plod doing very little personally, in line with the latest human rights attitude prevalent in this country.
As long as successive governments are allowed to keep police in front of PC's, and in offices, instead of in the community then this sort of thing will just get worse.
Long live the chav!!!
personally, I think that they should pay a % of their wages/dole (not salary...) for the rest of their lives and B*&&^%S to their human rights
Long live the chav!!!
personally, I think that they should pay a % of their wages/dole (not salary...) for the rest of their lives and B*&&^%S to their human rights
froddan said:
I saw the damage, and my first reaction was KILL them, slowly!!! On second thought, killing them would be too easy, make them pay for their damage, every single penny of it, or every single penny that they ever earn/get in benefits!
Or throw them in a cage with some proper, hungry Jaguars...
"So chaps, you like to play with Jaguars, eh...?"
I heard yesterday that the owner actually knows who the culprits are, but whether that will benefit him at all is a question of time. I can see plod doing very little personally, in line with the latest human rights attitude prevalent in this country.
Some new local residents, or so I've heard...
Got any daaags? *nudge*wink*
>> Edited by SCOOTERMAN on Sunday 12th March 12:39
>> Edited by SCOOTERMAN on Sunday 12th March 12:39
Some new local residents, or so I've heard...
Got any daaags? *nudge*wink*
>> Edited by SCOOTERMAN on Sunday 12th March 12:39
>> Edited by SCOOTERMAN on Sunday 12th March 12:39
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