CAR tyres have been slashed and front doors glued up during an early-hours attack in a Weymouth street.

Around eight parked vehicles were targeted on Great George Street behind the seafront in the town centre during the early hours of Saturday, while four homes had their front door locks filled with glue.

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It is believed to have taken place around 1am.

Dorset Police are investigating and will be studying CCTV footage which reportedly shows the attack taking place.

One of the residents to have had his car tyres slashed was Simon Estridge who lives on The Esplanade and had parked in Great George Street behind his house.

He had to abandon a work trip after discovering the damage to his car.

He said: "I got in at about 8pm on Friday night and went to bed early as I was due to drive to Gravesend around 3.30am the next morning for work.

"When I went to my car I noticed two of the tyres were flat. I didn't use my car pump as it would've woken everyone up.

"When I was changing my tyre later that day someone came out of their house and told me their front door had been glued shut."

Dorset Echo: Stab marks can be seen on the tyres of cars Picture: Simon EstridgeStab marks can be seen on the tyres of cars Picture: Simon Estridge

Mr Estridge rang the police who advised him to check whether anyone has CCTV footage. Knocking on doors, he quickly established that seven other people had had their tyres slashed, and three other neighbours' doors had been glued.

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It is understood CCTV footage of the area shows a person walking down the street around 1am, causing a car alarm to be set off.

"I'm a light sleeper and my room backs onto Great George Street - if it had been a group of drunk people I would have heard them," Mr Estridge added.

"It is bizarre - if it had just been my car I'd have assumed it was a vendetta and taken it on the chin. It must be premeditated - why would you carry glue in your pocket otherwise?"

Mr Estridge remained philosophical about the incident despite being out of pocket due to the cancelled work trip and expense of new tyres.

"There's no point getting angry as it doesn't change the situation," he said.

"I'm hoping the person will have some integrity and walk into the police station and say 'it was me - I was drunk'."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email SCIT@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.