“it’s just crazy really”
16:21, 04 Nov 2025Updated 16:21, 04 Nov 2025
The windscreen was stomped on repeatedly(Image: Supplied)
A man said he “couldn’t believe what he saw” after finishing a pool match with friends. Shocking CCTV footage, which has been shared online, showed a gang in balaclavas running down Wesley Street in Southport at 7.45pm on Thursday October 30.
In the footage, seen by the ECHO, one person can be seen stopping and climbing on top of the parked car. He then appears to repeatedly stomp on the car’s windscreen before jumping off to join the others who have ran down the street.
Commonly known as Mizzy Night, October 30 sees some people take to the streets to cause damage and misery for people up and down the region. The owner of the car, who asked not to be named, described the incident as “crazy”.
He told the ECHO: “We had a pool match over the road at 8pm. We returned to the car at 10.30pm. As I walked to the car, I didn’t notice the damage. It wasn’t until I put on my seatbelt that I noticed the crack in the windscreen. I got out of the car to check. I couldn’t believe it.”
The man said he then went to a nearby pub, who showed him the CCTV. He added: “It’s just ridiculous. I know it’s Mizzy Night and I know people always think, things like this don’t happen to me. It’s just crazy really.
“It’ll cost me £135 to replace the windscreen. You can see a whole group of kids there.
The owner said it’ll cost him £135 to replace the windscreen(Image: Supplied)
“I reported it to the police. Before I saw the footage, I didn’t realise the lad didn’t have any gloves on, so I rang the police back again about that.”
Merseyside Police said they are appealing for information following the criminal damage and CCTV and forensic enquiries are ongoing. The incident took place while a dispersal zone was in force in the area.
This gives police officers the powers to direct people engaging in anti-social behaviour or are likely to become involved in such incidents and not return for up to 48 hours. Officers also have the power to seize items used for anti-social behaviour.
An offence would be committed and a person may be arrested if they have previously been directed to leave the area but then return.
Neighbourhood policing inspector Ken Sumner said: “We are aware of this incident and carrying out enquiries to identify the youth responsible, and the wider group seen to run up the streets.
“Do the right thing if you know who it is, or if you captured anything on CCTV or other device.
“Such incidents cause damage and fear in our communities, which is why we will continue to enforce our Dispersal Zones across the Halloween period and use other powers to remove people causing issues from the area.
“In the coming days, I would continue to urge parents and guardians to know where children in your care are, who they are with and what they are up to, as this will further assist us in dealing with those who cause trouble.
“If you witness any anti-social behaviour or have any information about such incidents, please contact or speak to our officers and we will take action.”
Mischief Night used to take place on November 4, the night before Bonfire Night, in honour of Guy Fawkes and the rebellious spirit of the Gunpowder Plot.
Crimes, which vary from arson and criminal damage to low-level vandalism and anti-social behaviour, are usually countered by police with dispersal zones put in place across several parts of the region.
To report anti-social behaviour or criminal behaviour, you can contact Merseyside Police’s social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via the website or by calling 101.
Alternatively, you contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via the website here. In an emergency always call 999.