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Bikers threw liquid over vehicle in Peterhead prison car park

No one was injured during the incident, but two cars sustained minor damage.

The outside of the HMP and YOI Grampian
HMP Grampian. Image: Darrell Benns / DC Thomson

An attack on a vehicle in the HMP Grampian prison car park in Peterhead is being investigated by police.

Officers are appealing for witnesses after two cars were damaged in a deliberate attack in the car park of HMP and YOI Grampian on Wednesday July 26.

Around 12.35 pm, two people riding a dark-coloured motorbike were seen to approach the vehicles and then throw a liquid over a car before driving off in the direction of South Road, Peterhead.

Attack in car park of Peterhead prison

No one was injured following the incident, but two cars sustained minor damage.

Officers are viewing CCTV and making local inquiries.

The suspects are described as wearing dark clothing, and one was wearing a white crash helmet.

Grampian prison where the attack took place.
The prison car park at HMP Grampian. Image: Kenny Elrick.

Detective Sergeant Richard Cooper, Ellon CID, said: “I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of the prison who may have seen the incident take place or the two people on the motorbike drive off.

“They sped out of the area so may have been caught on the dash-cam of passing motorists.

He added: “If you have footage that may assist our investigation or indeed any details that could help our enquiries, then please call officer via 101 and quote reference number 1459 of Wednesday  July 26.”

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.