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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Yahoo
Speed camera knocked down in 'deliberate attack' just hours before it was set to go live
A region's inaugural fixed speed camera has been toppled in a malicious act – mere hours before it was set to be activated. 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. READ MORE: New faces added to West Midlands' most wanted list as detectives say 'call 999 straightaway' Get our local newsletters like Black Country News, MySolihull and MySuttonColdfield straight to your inbox "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.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Daily Mail
County's first ever fixed speed camera is 'chopped down by vandals' just hours after it was set to be switched on
A county's first fixed speed camera has been knocked down by suspected vandals in a late-night attack. Police are investigating after the device on the A64 in Sherburn, North Yorkshire, was destroyed overnight - just hours after it was due to be switched on. The camera was due to enforce the 30mph limit from today but it was knocked down at around 2.20am. North Yorkshire County Council's Highways workers who were called to the scene in the early hours, found the pole lying on the pavement and electricity cabled exposed. Sean Flood who was one of the first on the scene said: 'I got there and it was flat, I got there at 3am. At half past two it had been knocked over. 'It was a street light, which is why I was called out, but there's a speed camera attached to it.' The 60-year-old added: 'It was hit twice, reversed into twice.' North Yorkshire Police has launched an investigation into the suspected vandalism. The force said: 'We believe the damage was deliberate rather than accidental and an investigation is ongoing. '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. '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.' It added that work was now ongoing to reinstall the camera at an alternative site in the village. The device was part of a three-month trial- with the council previously using just mobile ones. North Yorkshire Police already used mobile cameras to enforce speed limits, this camera had been the first permanent one in the county.
