Egg Vandalism in Hodnet

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West Mercia Police LogoThe Shropshire Star has reported here and here that police have had to speak to children and their parents about a series of egg throwing incidents. While the majority of these seem to have been in Market Drayton, the second report states that a similar incident has occurred in Hodnet.

Residents have complained that a group of people have been throwing the eggs at houses in the town and in Hodnet.
Constable Alan Ambrose, of Market Drayton police station, said: “Police are still dealing with some of these incidents at this time.
“We have already spoken to a group of children in front of their parents regarding one of the incidents and some strong words of advice has been given.”

No further details have been provided. Please remember to report all incidents of anti-social behaviour to the police as soon as possible. Unless the situation is an emergency concerned members of the public should call 101 to report minor crimes such as this.