A local business had to fork out hundreds of pounds after vandals slashed the tyres of 16 cars.

Between 5.30pm on Thursday, December 29 and 8.30am the following day, criminals slashed the tyres of cars that were parked at Lawrence Auto Services, in High Street, London Colney.

PC Krisztina Gulyas, who is investigating, said: “I am appealing to anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously around the garage between the times stated.”

Anyone with information should call Hertfordshire Constabulary on 101.