Guernsey Police have opened an investigation into an incident at a politician’s home in which tyres were “slashed” on his motorbike, e-bike, and his eldest grandson’s car.
Posting to social media, Deputy Peter Roffey described it as a “parting gift from politics”.
A parting gift from politics. I go away with my step-daughter and grandsons for a few days following a major bereavement. Get home to find some miscreant has slashed the tyres on my motorbike, my e-bike, and my eldest grandson's car which was parked in my drive. All a bit sad.
— Peter John "Rufus" Roffey (@PeterRoffey5) June 2, 2025
Deputy Roffey is not standing for re-election to the States in this year’s vote, but despite this he has his suspicions the motivation could be political, although that would be difficult to prove.
“I can’t prove that it was politically motivated, but people should know I’m very accessible, if you disagree, talk to me about it, because this really is not the Guernsey way of doing things,” he told Express.
“I’ve had threats before, and I know both Deputies Ferbrache and Oliver have had situations with vandalism, but this really is not the way the Guernsey community does things.”
He continued to state that his intention was to just “ignore it” and “move on” after finding the damage, however his daughter convinced him to file a report with Guernsey Police.
A spokesperson for Guernsey Police said the incident “will be investigated”.
A spokesperson for Bailiwick Law Enforcement told Express that: “witnesses are asked to contact police headquarters on 01481 222 222 or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111”.