POLICE in Essex have appealed for help from the public after a car was hit by an air gun pellet.

Elliot Furniss

POLICE in Essex have appealed for help from the public after a car was hit by an air gun pellet.

A small hole was left in the offside door of a silver Citroen Berlingo, which was parked in Maria Street in Harwich.

The damage to the car will cost �400 to repair and the incident is thought to have happened at some point between 7am on Monday and 12.20pm yesterday.

Investigating officer Pc Rob Cubberley said: “We'd like to remind people that they should only use air weapons within the confines of their own private property or in a registered area.

“They should be used responsibly and with extreme care. Individuals should also ensure that they have the correct documentation to own something like this.”

Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to contact Pc Cubberley at Harwich Police Station on 0300 333 4444 or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.