What pleasure did the person who keyed the side of my sports car get while it was parked in Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, on Tuesday, January 10?

The insurance company immediately arranged for its repair, which cost me £250 excess, plus I was without my vehicle for more than a week.

Why did you then decide to key it again last Tuesday while it was parked on the same road? This will result in the loss of my no-claims discount and another £250 insurance excess payment.

Last year I lost my job and was unemployed for six months. My younger brother died before Christmas and now I might lose a vehicle I have worked so desperately hard for, enabling me to commute into work from a country area.

I am currently suffering from high blood pressure and stress could possibly be the death of someone like me.

Hopefully the vandal will now get a conscience and remember that one day someone may do to them what they are doing to others.

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