Horror as thugs throw brick from bridge through windscreen of moving car with BABY on board
A COUPLE were left horrified when thugs hurled a brick through their windscreen as they travelled with their baby.
The family were driving northbound on the A4071 near Rugby when yobs launched the brick from a bridge overhead.
The pair miraculously only suffered minor injuries but were left covered in shards of glass when the windscreen shattered.
Their baby, who was sat in the back of the car, thankfully escaped without injury.
Shocking images show the damage to the vehicle and the fragments of glass littered over both front seats.
A close family member of the shaken-up couple shared the snaps to Facebook after the attack on Thursday at around 6.30pm.
One terrifying image showed a gaping hole in the windscreen that appeared to have been created by the force of the brick.
The attack, which occurred as the family passed under the Ling Lane bridge, is one of several being investigated by cops.
Warwickshire Police are understood to be investigating the incidents, which happened in the same location at around the same time.
The force say they are stepping up patrols in the area and plan to use police dog units to “track and detain offenders.”
Detective Chief Inspector James Rankin, who commands Rugby Police, said: “These were shocking incidents and I need not explain just how much danger this reckless behaviour puts motorists in.
“Elsewhere in the country, motorists and their passengers have been killed in incidents like this, and those responsible have received lengthy prison sentences for manslaughter.
“My team is conducting a full investigation into each incident. We are gathering CCTV, witness statements and examining the site in detail.
“We have had officers out on foot patrol in that area today and these patrols will now continue through the evenings.
“We have also briefed officers on vehicle patrol of these incidents, and there are plans in place for them to respond immediately to any incidents.
“Rugby officers will also be visiting local schools to educate pupils on the seriousness of this offending.
“In addition to all of this, I am now liaising with police dog units, and we are planning for them to be on active patrol in the area.”
DCI Rankin added: “These are incredibly serious offences and we have plans to despatch dog units so that, should this happen again, police dogs will be deployed immediately to track and detain offenders.
“What we have here is a small group of people who feel it is alright to effectively arm themselves with bricks and stones, and put residents’ lives at risk.
“They need to understand that a significant amount of resources, including police dogs, have now been allocated to catching them and they are already facing serious consequences.”
Anyone with any information relating to the incidents is asked to call police on 101 citing incident 301 of March 2.
You can also visit www.warwickshire.police.uk/ro/report.
