Tesla showrooms have been targeted across the UK and Europe (Image: Liam McBurney/PA Wire)
Around 20 vehicles have been damaged in an attack at a Tesla dealership in . The majority of the cars at the Belfast car showroom have had their wing mirrors broken, while some had their windows smashed and others received dents to the bodywork.
The vehicles were attacked on a forecourt on the Boucher Road in south Belfast. Police say the attack had been carried out sometime in the 24 hours since Saturday afternoon. The damage was discovered yesterday, Sunday March 16. It is the latest in a spate of incidents across Europe and the US in which ’s automotive business has been targeted. The billionaire continues to face a growing violent backlash over his support for and far-right parties.
Around 20 Tesla cars were damaged in the Belfast attack (Image: Liam McBurney/PA Wire)
In a statement the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said: “The damage is believed to have occurred at some point in the last 24 hours.
“Approximately 20 vehicles have been targeted. Most have had their wing mirrors knocked off, while others have also had windows smashed or received dents to the bodywork.
“Inquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.”
Officers have appealed for any witnesses or anyone with information about the vandalism to come forward.
South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw said: “This is entirely unwarranted criminal damage that will not only cause fear in staff working there but which will cause considerable difficulty to those trying to carry out legitimate business, as well as customers.”
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