Torching cars at A66 crash vigil ‘completely unacceptable’, say police
- Posted on August 28, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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Law enforcement authorities in Durham responded to a serious incident involving vehicle vandalism during a memorial gathering near the A66 corridor. Officers arrived at the Haswell district Thursday evening following reports of cars being deliberately set ablaze. Police officials have condemned these destructive actions as wholly inappropriate and unacceptable behavior. The incident has raised concerns about public safety and community conduct during commemorative events, prompting an official investigation into the circumstances.
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