VILLAGERS awoke to find their cars had been attacked by a serial tyre slasher.
The attacks, on at least eight vehicles in School Aycliffe, happened on Friday night.
PC Simon Bacon, of Newton Aycliffe police, said it was believed the attacks were carried out by the same person.
Tyres in Eastfields, Midfields, Binchester Croft and High Barnes Road were slashed with a knife or a screwdriver.
Anybody with information is asked to call Newton Aycliffe police on (01325) 314401, or Crimestoppers, 0800 555111.
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