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jasonyw · 29-12-2009, 05:25 PM

Police hunt motorist who blew up speed camera with a BOMB | Mail Online

Agree?

bennesspipers · 29-12-2009, 06:22 PM

The police do seem to have their priorities wrong. Chap who lives not far from me is having trouble with some teenage vandals who have got it in for him. Reported them several times with no police attendance, then this morning a pc turned up so he started to tell the pc the story, the pc said "I dont know anything about that, iv come because they've complained they think you're videoing them" !!!!! This country is ruined.

Howard · 29-12-2009, 06:30 PM

Love the over-reaction from a local resident ....

Local resident Tina McCarthy was woken up by the deafening bang at 2.30am

She said: 'A massive explosion woke me up and when I looked outside I could see a huge cloud of smoke coming from the camera.

'There had been thunder and lightning that evening but this was so much louder - at first I thought someone had shot at it.

'It's quite worrying to think that someone has these kind of explosive devices and can plant them so close to our homes.'

Then the police joined in ...

Hampshire Police's acting Chief Inspector Kelly Whiting said: 'This is totally irresponsible behaviour by whoever committed this offence.

'There was a risk to the nearby petrol station and the attack could have had serious consequences.'

Presumably none of the local residents are allowed bonfires then ...

The camera doesn't look properly blown up either , certainly not by a 'BOMB' ( note capitals , these types of explosives are much more dangerous than ones in lower case ) , looks more like someone has taped a big banger to it.

According to Tina though , you would think that Armageddon was here , god knows what she does on Bonfire night ?

HR17 · 29-12-2009, 06:36 PM

I'm all for direct action against inanimate objects, as long as nobody gets hurt, and no individual is out of pocket. It happens all over the world to speed cameras, so I'm not surprised its happened here.

Pontoneer · 29-12-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bennesspipers

The police do seem to have their priorities wrong. Chap who lives not far from me is having trouble with some teenage vandals who have got it in for him. Reported them several times with no police attendance, then this morning a pc turned up so he started to tell the pc the story, the pc said "I dont know anything about that, iv come because they've complained they think you're videoing them" !!!!! This country is ruined.

Your friend should have replied that he was perfectly within his rights 'videoing' anyone in a public place and could have quoted from any of the photographers' rights sites - such as

See PDF within linked page

gina2201 · 29-12-2009, 07:02 PM

Someone seems to set fire to a few in Plymouth in recent times, better than a car I suppose....!

bennesspipers · 29-12-2009, 08:13 PM

Thanks Pontoneer, i'll show him that.

29-12-2009, 05:25 PM	#1
jasonyw Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 575	We need more of these Police hunt motorist who blew up speed camera with a BOMB \| Mail Online Agree?

29-12-2009, 06:30 PM	#3
Howard Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toad Hall Car: 2 x CLK 430 / 1 x A190 Posts: 13,697	Love the over-reaction from a local resident .... Local resident Tina McCarthy was woken up by the deafening bang at 2.30am She said: 'A massive explosion woke me up and when I looked outside I could see a huge cloud of smoke coming from the camera. 'There had been thunder and lightning that evening but this was so much louder - at first I thought someone had shot at it. 'It's quite worrying to think that someone has these kind of explosive devices and can plant them so close to our homes.' Then the police joined in ... Hampshire Police's acting Chief Inspector Kelly Whiting said: 'This is totally irresponsible behaviour by whoever committed this offence. 'There was a risk to the nearby petrol station and the attack could have had serious consequences.' Presumably none of the local residents are allowed bonfires then ... The camera doesn't look properly blown up either , certainly not by a 'BOMB' ( note capitals , these types of explosives are much more dangerous than ones in lower case ) , looks more like someone has taped a big banger to it. According to Tina though , you would think that Armageddon was here , god knows what she does on Bonfire night ? __________________ The V8's didn't end the last ice age ....

29-12-2009, 06:22 PM	#2
bennesspipers Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: boston,lincs Car: '95 W202 C220 Elegance, & '96 S210 E230 Elegance. Posts: 1,403	The police do seem to have their priorities wrong. Chap who lives not far from me is having trouble with some teenage vandals who have got it in for him. Reported them several times with no police attendance, then this morning a pc turned up so he started to tell the pc the story, the pc said "I dont know anything about that, iv come because they've complained they think you're videoing them" !!!!! This country is ruined.

29-12-2009, 06:36 PM	#4
HR17 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Mids Car: E220CDi Avantgarde Posts: 429	I'm all for direct action against inanimate objects, as long as nobody gets hurt, and no individual is out of pocket. It happens all over the world to speed cameras, so I'm not surprised its happened here.

29-12-2009, 07:02 PM	#6
gina2201 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Plymouth Car: Diesel Golf + BMW E30 Touring Posts: 2,590	Someone seems to set fire to a few in Plymouth in recent times, better than a car I suppose....!

29-12-2009, 08:13 PM	#7
bennesspipers Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: boston,lincs Car: '95 W202 C220 Elegance, & '96 S210 E230 Elegance. Posts: 1,403	Thanks Pontoneer, i'll show him that.

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