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Quote:Man arrested after eight ambulances had tyres slashed amid coronavirus crisisThe Mirror:
South East Coast Ambulance Service slammed the acts of criminal damage against their vehicles,
which took place as paramedics were dealing with the Covid-19 outbreak.
'A 47-year-old man has been arrested after eight ambulances had their tyres slashed in Kent.
The vehicles were targeted in two separate overnight incidents, with six damaged on March 21 and
another two hit on March 28. All of the vehicles were parked on the same road in Ramsgate, with a
man from the seaside town arrested on suspicion of criminal damage today.
The incident took place in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, which has seen paramedics rushing
patients to hospital. On March 22, South East Coast Ambulance Service service tweeted: "Six of
our ambulances were deliberately damaged overnight in Kent.
"Beyond disappointed that anyone would do this ever, let alone now when our staff are under so much
pressure. "Well done to Fleet & Make Ready teams for getting these back on the road asap"
The ambulance service added that the criminal damage was in stark contrast fantastic support it had
received from the majority of the public.
Kent Police's District Commander for Thanet, Chief Inspector Ed Ruffle, said: "To cause damage to ambulances
during a time when it is so important all medical resources are available, is deeply concerning and we are
continuing to carry out additional patrols in the area.
"We thank those who have come forward already with information."
A police spokesman added: "Kent Police is continuing to appeal for information after nine tyres were found to be
damaged on six ambulances between 8pm on Saturday 21 March and 7am the following day...'
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