Newly fixed safety camera damaged less than 24 hours since being installed
The camera is part of a three-month trial to help improve road safety
Police in North Yorkshire are investigating after the lamppost hosting the new fixed safety camera on the A64 at Sherburn was damaged, less than 24 hours since its instillation.
The force say it happened at around 2.20am this morning (1 July).
Work has been ongoing to make the lamppost and the exposed electricity cable safe, with it supposed to be in use from today (1 July).
The camera is part of a three-month trial to help improve road safety in the area.
Police believe the damage was deliberate rather than accidental and an investigation is ongoing.
In a statement, police said: "It is disappointing to see that something intended to help keep the village safe and protect members of the public has been targeted by vandals.
"Anyone who has any information about those responsible including anyone who witnessed it or has footage from a dashcam or doorbell camera is asked to get in touch."