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David Meikle

Shocking CCTV footage shows pick-up truck smashing through window of Scots restaurant

A restaurant which had a pick-up truck driven through it claims the incident is part of a campaign to put it out of business.

The popular San Vincenzo Italian eatery in Bothwell , Lanarkshire was badly damaged in the shocking attack.

CCTV shows a white pick-up style vehicle being reversed through a rear window and into the restaurant before speeding off.

Workers were called in and the restaurant was able to open later the same day.

Defiant bosses say they will continue trading and will not be driven out by thugs who launched their attack around 12.30am on June 21.

The owners said police are investigating the incident at the restaurant which opened in the village's Main Street last year.

The window at the rear of the restaurant was shattered (Pressteam)

On their Facebook page, San Vincenzo assured customers it would be business as usual and urged anyone with information to come forward.

They added: "Dear customers and friends of San Vincenzo. Once again targeted to drive us out of business.
"We survived and due to the kindness and quick response of our builder we were back open by 10.30am that morning.

"This white pick-up truck drove on purpose through our restaurant, can any one recognise the vehicle?

"Please either contact San Vincenzo or Hamilton Police Office. Any help would be greatly appreciated."

Customers of the restaurant pledged to continue to support it and hit out at the vandals.

Kiki McLaren said: "Shocking and disgusting. As others have said, won't stop us coming as the food, atmosphere, service and friendliness is too good to miss.

"Glad you managed to get it sorted and do glad you're still standing strong."

Stephen Love wrote: "That's absolutely shocking Vincent Marini. Sorry to hear this.

"Let's hope the person/people behind this despicable act are caught."

Thomas Marshall added: "Absolutely shocking. I can't believe that in this day and age, folk even think that this is acceptable."

The incident comes after lewd graffiti was sprayed on the walls hours after hundreds of customers had celebrated Easter Sunday there.

Bosses claimed it was also part of the campaign to have the restaurant shut down.

Police Scotland have been contacted for comment.

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