Man arrested after bricks thrown at cars on busy Liverpool road
A police dog tracked down the suspect hiding in a bush
A man has been arrested after a driver was injured and seven vehicles damaged when bricks were thrown at traffic in Liverpool.
Merseyside Police said they received several reports of a man throwing bricks at passing cars and vans at around 11.30am on Sunday 20th September on Great Howard Street, near Costco.
During one of the attacks, a van driver was injured when a brick went through his window and cut his arm.
Some of the damage to other vehicles included smashed windscreens and dents to bonnets and doors.
Officers attended and, despite the suspect trying to hide in a nearby bush, police dog Poppy tracked him down and he was detained.
A 39-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested on suspicion of seven counts of criminal damage - recklessly endangering life.
He remains in police custody.
Inspector Keith Kellett said: "This was an incredibly dangerous and mindless incident which involved a male throwing bricks at passing vehicles on a busy road.
"Not only did he cause significant damage to vans and cars, but he also injured a driver. It's only through fortune that this didn't lead to more serious injuries.
"Officers responded quickly and managed to detain a suspect at the scene who will now be questioned about his possible involvement."
Anyone with information can contact Merseyside Police on social media via X or Facebook @MerPolCC, through the force's website, or by calling 101.
Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.