CAR owners in Great Sankey are being advised to leave their vehicles in well lit areas after several cars have been keyed.

Clr Jim Regan was among those to have his car vandalised last Saturday night in the Grosvenor Close area.

PC Paul Hancock, from Warrington West NPU, said: “We are not aware that there is a spate of car vandalism in the area at the moment but to be safe owners should leave their cars in well lit areas or garages where possible.”

Anyone with information about crime in the area should call Warrington West NPU on 0845 458000 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.