A FATHER says he is at his wit’s end after a number of serious vandalism attacks outside his home, which he believes are down to a case of mistaken identity.

Baffled Alan Whitby says the incidents have left his young family terrified.

In the past five weeks, his car has been damaged twice outside his home on Percy Street in Sutton.

On one occasion, every window of the silver Vectra was shattered and on another, paint was thrown over it.

His friend, Daniel Guest, also had his car torched when it was parked outside the house.

Alan, a 44-year-old window cleaner, said: “I don’t want to make accusations. I have lived in St Helens for 14 years, but keep myself to myself.

“The kids are terrified. They are only nine, 11 and 12. I think it’s down to targeting the wrong person. I have been told someone who used to live round here also had a silver Vectra.

“I can’t even claim on the insurance, because I’m only third party, so it’s going to cost me at least £400 to sort out. The car’s only worth £1,000.

“And after Danny’s car was burned out, I had a hammer through my car window. I hope it stops, because I can’t afford this.”

Neighbourhood Inspector, Chris Gibson, said: “We have given crime prevention advice and an officer has been assigned to look into the incidents and look at potential CCTV opportunities.

“This is unfortunate and I would ask anyone who has seen anything to contact the police or call Crimestoppers.”