Ambulance windows smashed by Black Country vandals
Vandals smashed the window of an ambulance - forcing it out of operation for patients needing emergency treatment.
The vehicle was targeted as it drove along Dibdale Road West, in Dudley, at about 7pm on Thursday night.
There were no injuries and no patients were onboard during the incident, West Midlands Ambulance Service said.
CCTV footage from the vehicle has been passed onto West Midlands Police as officers begin an investigation.
Any potential eyewitnesses have been asked to contact police.
A spokesman for the ambulance service said: "Thankfully our crew were uninjured and no patients were on-board.
"But the vehicle is now off the road awaiting repair which means there's one less ambulance available today.
"The CCTV footage from the vehicle will be shared with the police.
"Did you witness anything which could help police with their investigation?"
"Please contact West Midlands Police."
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We’re investigating after an ambulance was damaged when a brick was thrown at it in Dibdale Road West, Dudley, just after 7pm yesterday."
To get in touch, use the force's live chat on www.west-midlands.police.uk or call 101, quoting log number 3566 of February 11.
