A woman was lucky to escape uninjured after vandals threw a missile at her car as she drove along a Shropshire road. The missile dented the roof of the car and smashed the windscreen.

Police today described the attack as “extremely foolhardy and dangerous”.

The incident, which happened in Hereford Road, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, came just hours after stones were thrown at the windows of a house along the same street.

Police today said it was not known what was thrown at the blue Fiat Punto, but they are investigating the possibility that it is linked to the earlier anti-social behaviour along the road and that the same people may be responsible for both incidents.

Richard Ewels, a spokesman for West Mercia Police, urged people to come forward if they had any information about the item which was thrown at the car.

He said: “This was an extremely foolhardy and dangerous act of vandalism which could have caused a serious incident. Although the vehicle was badly damaged, the driver was fortunately not injured.”

The incident happened at about 11.30pm on Friday as the Fiat Punto was travelling along Hereford Road towards the town centre.

The vehicle was opposite McDonald’s restaurant when it was struck.

The earlier anti-social behaviour incident happened at about 9.30pm.

Anybody with information about either incident is asked to contact Shrewsbury police station on 0300 3333000 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.