VANDALS bashed a police car and daubed it with graffiti while it was parked in Badger Close, Winyates.

The incident happened between Thursday night and Friday morning and police have launched an investigation.

A police spokesman said a lot of damage was done to the front and back of the car and a number of rude words were written on it.

Anyone with information can call Redditch police on 584888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.