A yob threw a brick through the window of a police car in a shocking incident this afternoon.
Two people on a grey motorbike pulled alongside a patrol car before launched the object at the vehicle.
No officers were inside the car at the time.
Those officers had been attending reports of a sudden death on Fender Way in Beechwood, Wirral, around 3.30pm.
They were alerted when the motorbike pulled alongside the Merseyside Police car and watched as the brick was thrown.
The attack smashed through a window, leaving glass shattered inside.
Inspector Andy McLullich said: “Our job is to keep you safe and this is what we get in return? It is really saddening to see someone could do this. It isn’t just a quick fix – this has left us one car down meaning less officers are able to patrol the streets, help vulnerable people and respond to incidents.
“In a time where there is already a huge demand on all emergency services, it is shocking that this anti-social and careless behaviour carries on.
“Luckily the officers weren’t inside the car at the time, but they were dealing with a separate incident. Needless to say, this was unnecessary and shows the true nature of some people and their complete lack of respect for services currently going above and beyond to keep them safe.”
*Anyone who knows who is responsible is asked to contact Merseyside Police by calling the force on 101 or via Twitter (@MerPolCC). You can also pass details to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111
