Vandalism Escalates on Street Near Liverpool John Lennon Airport After Parking Notices
Speke, Liverpool – Vandalism targeting vehicles parked on Hale road near Liverpool John lennon airport (JLA) has escalated from initial parking notices to significant damage, including smashed windows and punctured tires, residents report. Teh incidents, first noted around Saturday, September 27, appear linked to a long-running issue of travelers using the residential street to avoid airport parking fees.
Previously,the Liverpool ECHO reported on cars parked on Hale Road. The situation has since worsened, with at least two vehicles sustaining extensive damage. A white Hyundai was found with all driver and passenger windows, as well as the rear window, smashed.A blue Volvo also suffered damage to three windows and its back window, and was additionally covered in eggs and had one tire punctured.
Residents say the damaged cars had been parked on the street for several days.Thay believe the vehicles belong to holidaymakers utilizing Hale Road as a free choice to official airport parking, either for drop-off/pick-up or for the duration of their trips.
“It happens all the time,” said one resident, who wished to remain anonymous. “You get people dropping off and picking up all hours of the day and night. Doors slamming, beeping, things like that.”
The resident added that parking obstructions are common, stating, “We’ve had people park in front of our driveway in the past so you can’t get out. Now we tend to park the car on the road instead. Sometimes they say, ’we’ll only be 20 minutes’ but that’s still a problem.”
The incidents highlight a growing frustration among residents regarding the use of Hale Road by airport users and the subsequent disruption to daily life.
