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A gang of 20 masked thugs attacked a young couple with metal bars and bats while they were sitting in their car.
The man and woman were approached by the gang around 7:30 p.m. Monday in a parking lot in Whitby Park in Ellesmere Port.
As they sat in their silver Vauxhall Astra near the skate park, the large group approached the car with crowbars, metal bars, and baseball bats.
The gang demanded that the driver get out of the car before attacking him with their hands and feet.
They then used the weapons to destroy the car, smashing windows and damaging the bodywork.
As the attack progressed, the woman sustained a hand injury when the passenger-side window was smashed with a crowbar.
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Fireworks were then fired at the car before the gang fled the scene in different directions.
According to Cheshire Police, the gang wore dark clothing and covered their faces during the attack and were described by witnesses as young men or boys in their teens.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing and detectives are urging anyone with information who can help to come forward.
Detective Tim Cope of the Port of Ellesmere Local Police Unit said: “This was a terrifying incident that has understandably left victims extremely shocked.
“It has also left them with minor injuries.
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“I would like to assure members of the community that this is believed to be a targeted attack and isolated incident and that we are determined to establish the identities of the criminals and hold them accountable for their actions.
“Investigations are ongoing and I urge everyone who was in the area and saw anything that could help our investigation to get in touch.
“Perhaps you witnessed the incident or think you saw the attackers, either before they attacked the driver and wrecked his car or while fleeing the scene.
“We also want to hear from anyone who thinks they may know who the criminals are, or have CCTV or dash cam footage of them.”
Anyone with information or images that can assist in the investigation should call Cheshire Police at 101, citing IML 863247, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
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