Man arrested in Cottingham after unmarked police car vandalised

The unmarked police car was parked on Canada Drive in Cottingham, East Yorkshire

A 72-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after an unmarked police car was vandalised while officers were sat inside it, Humberside Police said.

Police were on patrol in Cottingham on Wednesday following reports several vehicles had been scratched.

While the police car was parked on Canada Drive a man approached it and caused damage, the force said.

A police spokesperson said the arrested man is being held in police custody.