CONCERNS have been voiced over ‘reckless’ drivers who are damaging parked cars across the north of the town.

Writing on the Swindon Community Notice Board Facebook page, Margaret O’Connor, who lives in Wembley Street, said: “Last night while asleep someone in a white or silver car decided to drive recklessly in and out of our street and thought it was ok to destroy the sides of three cars.

“Luckily, they missed my car but destroyed my husband’s.

“This street is getting so busy with non-residents. We are going to approach the council.

“[We] might need to install a camera covering the area outside our house as I’m sure it won’t be the last incident on the street. Sadly, no luck in finding any camera footage.”

When asked about the issue, a spokesman at Central Swindon North Parish Council told the Advertiser: “Initially I would like to state that the parish have not been made aware of these events.

“While we can and do use CCTV for specific purposes, we cannot use CCTV in residential streets, nor do we believe the citizens would want to be under permanent surveillance.”

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Margaret reported that the incident happened between midnight and 6am on May 5.

She added: “I’m sure it was someone [who] realised they drove into a cul-de-sac and couldn’t manage to get out without hitting every car around them.”

Margaret mentioned other issues that affect her area, asking the council to take action and prevent this from continuing, adding: “People park here in their expensive cars and walk to the train station. I’ve seen them block residents access.”

Following Margaret’s posts, other people shared pictures of their cars partially damaged or even destroyed.

Craig Ponting, whose car was parked in Upper Stratton on May 2, commented: “My Kia was destroyed by a speeding car and did not stop.

“I was sat in my living room when it happened.

“I lost my claims bonus and will take a hit on [the] car’s value.”

Emma Meader-Harris added on Facebook: “We had the same thing happen and nothing was done even when I took photos of the three cars.

“They [police] said to go through my insurance but would cost more in the end, so nothing was done.”