THE owner of a new business in Penryn has had one of his vehicles spray painted white by vandals who struck in the early hours of the morning.

Nick Congdon, who runs NC Valeting, recently set up a new business Mariner's Mate to take advantage of the booming marine industry.

But early on Friday morning the company's 4X4 Isuzu was targeted by vandals who spray painted the side of it causing over £1,500 worth of damage.

Mr Congdon said the vehicle was parked in Acacia Road, Falmouth when it was vandalised and puts the damage down to somebody with a vendetta against him.

"I finished taxiing at around 1am and the car was alright then. We reckon it might have been two people. I can pressure hose most of it off but I am that miffed. Personally I think it's somebody with a grudge against me but we will find out."

The police have been informed and are investigating. Anyone with any information should contact Falmouth police on 08452 777 444 quoting crime reference GP/07/615.