A COUNCILLOR has called for more officers in the city after a police van was attacked, smashing the windscreen.

Officers are appealing for help to find a man who threw a rock and a brick at the van in Fraser Close, Lordshill, sometime between 8.35am and 8.50am on Wednesday, March 27 while the marked police van was parked in Fraser Close, Lordshill.

Officers say someone rode past the van on an off-road motorbike and threw a rock at the windscreen and a brick at the side of the van.

As a result, the vehicle is currently off the road.

Speaking after police released a CCTV image over the weekend, Labour councillor Matthew Renyard said: “There is a motorcycle problem in the ward. It is causing a danger to residents and is becoming quite aggressive but we are doing all we can to cut back on the issue.

“I am concerned about the wider social issues. I think we should engage with the youth.”

Independent councillor for Coxford Tammy Thomas added: “I think we need more police. We have an amazing team in Coxford but there are not enough of them.

“There is nothing for kids to do. They’re not all bad, they just need guidance.”

PC Chris Sharland urged anyone with information to get in touch. He said: “We’d like to trace the owner or rider of this motorcycle as they may be able to help us.”

Call 101 quoting 44190105665.