POLICE have issued an appeal for information after the arrest of a car keying suspect.

A 33-year-old man was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of causing criminal damage after being pursued by a Hove vigilante.

The arrest came amid an investigation into a series of damage to parked cars in the Portslade area.

He has now been released on conditional bail until October 4.

Officers have stepped up patrols in the area, and have been speaking with residents and businesses to find any CCTV or dashcam footage.

Sergeant Jan Szaranek said: “This arrest was the result of working closely with the local community and we encourage anyone with further information, CCTV, or dash cam footage to come forward

“We would also like to hear from any victims who have had their cars damaged in the area recently to report it if they haven’t already done so.

"We are still undertaking proactive patrols and our communities can be assured that we are taking their concerns seriously.

You can report online or ring 101 quoting Operation Sterling.

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