Cars damaged with sledgehammer in Bath as police seek witnesses

Vehicles affected in Bear Flat and Twerton areas

Author: Gavin RutterPublished 12th Jan 2026

Police say several cars were damaged with a sledgehammer in Bath earlier this month.

The damage occurred on the evening of Saturday 3rd January between 7pm and 11pm in the Bear Flat and Twerton areas.

Officers attended the scene and arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of criminal damage. He has since been released under investigation while inquiries continue.

A review of CCTV footage and house-to-house enquiries have been completed, but officers are now urging anyone with information or footage related to these incidents to come forward.

Police are also asking anyone whose vehicle was damaged in the same area on this night – and who has not yet spoken to an officer – to get in touch.

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