A Newquay town councillor’s mobility scooter, which he relies on to get around, has reportedly been vandalised.

Councillor Dave Cheney’s scooter was daubed in white paint whilst parked in a car park in Trenance Road on Monday, October 1. He has reported the incident to the police.

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Cllr Cheney said: “I parked my mobility scooter, upon which I rely heavily, on the car park outside my flat.I saw in the morning someone had poured a quantity of white emulsion paint over it. The police have been informed.”

Anyone with information can contact Devon and Cornwall Police, quoting crime reference number 50240248250.