Residents in Worcester have been left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after vandals scratched the numbers '67' into dozens of cars on Sebright Avenue and Arundel Drive. The trend, linked to the TikTok 'six seven' craze, has seen pensioners among the victims.
Mark and Heather Stewart, both 69, found '6-7' scratched into their car last week. Mark said: 'There have been dozens of vehicles targeted. It happened at least ten times in one week. Residents are angry. It’s mindless vandalism to nobody’s benefit.'
One resident said: 'We think it’s a group of kids who think it’s a game to see how many cars they can scratch in one go. I wouldn’t be surprised to see videos appearing on TikTok showing the little hoodlums laughing like hyenas while making our lives a misery.'
The resident added: 'I have kids, and I know all about the 6-7 craze, it’s nothing new. My issue is when it goes beyond a bit of fun and becomes an excuse for anti-social behaviour.'
Local schools have been informed, and residents have put up posters. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said a criminal damage incident was reported on March 5 and is awaiting further enquiries.
