Speed camera knocked down in 'deliberate attack' just hours before it was set to go live
Installed by North Yorkshire Council as part of a trial scheme on the A64 in Sherburn, replacing temporary mobile setups, the camera was intended to start enforcing the 30 mph speed limit from today (Tuesday, July 1).
Yet, at approximately 2.20am, the camera was demolished, leaving live wires dangerously exposed.
Highways employee Sean Flood, 60, rushed to the scene following the incident.
Upon arriving, he reported: "I got there and it was flat, I got there at 3am. At half past two it had been knocked over.
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"It was a street light that's why I got called out, but there's a speed camera attached to it," he expanded, also mentioning: "It was hit twice, reversed into twice."
Confirming their intention to relocate the camera within the village, North Yorkshire Police are investigating the episode, clearly viewing the vandalism as an intentional act rather than accidental.
The police lamented: "It is disappointing to see that something intended to help keep the village safe and protect members of the public has been targeted by vandals."
They appealed for witnesses or those with relevant footage captured by dashcams or doorbell cameras to assist the inquiry, urging: "Anyone who has any information about those responsible, including anyone who witnessed it or has footage from a dashcam or doorbell camera, is asked to get in touch."
Responses on social media appear largely to favour the suspected vandals.
Commenter Chris Thorpe was moved to say: "Not all heroes wear capes."
Adam Ruddock expressed his commendation with a brief: "Well done."
Ian Hollywood also shared praise, remarking: "This was done by a true Yorkshire person! Well done."
The camera was set to operate around the clock for a three-month trial period.
North Yorkshire's constabulary, whilst having previously utilised mobile cameras for speed enforcement, had not until now had a permanent speed camera within the shire.
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