Tyres on at least 60 SUVs were last night destroyed at a car dealership after a Land Rover killed two schoolgirls in July.
Vigilantes claim they wrecked the cars at Jaguar Exeter in “retaliation” for the deaths of Selena Lau and Nuria Sajjad, both eight.
They were tragically killed when a 46-year-old woman driving her Land Rover careered through fencing and into The Study Prep School on July 6.
Last night Tyre Extinguishers posted video appearing to show their campaigners damaging parked cars with a drill.
The group said in a statement: “Tyre Extinguishers destroyed all the tyres on at least 60 vehicles at Jaguar Exeter, Matford Way.
“SUVs are eight times more likely to kill children in crashes than smaller cars.
“This act of retaliation is intended as a peaceful and non-violent demonstration to draw attention to the presence of grossly-inappropriate private vehicles in our towns and cities.”
The group say they acted after the horror smash took place last month.
It went on: “Tyre Extinguishers firmly believes that their action is a necessary escalation to try and stop these vehicles from wrecking further lives and continuing to push the worsening climate crisis off the cliff edge.
“The group hopes that this action will serve as a wake-up call for all stakeholders to unite in their efforts to prevent future tragedies and make our roads safer for everyone.”
The driver involved in the horror smash was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
She was bailed pending further inquiries.
The children were taking part in a tea party outside when the vehicle careered across the grass, crushing tables and chairs before hitting the building.
Glass shards and wall rubble were left strewn across the playground.
A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said the force is “aware of criminal damage having occurred” and “inquiries continue”.
A spokesman for Vertu Motors, which owns Jaguar Exeter, said: “Trespass and damage to private property are not acceptable. The matter is now in the hands of the police.”
