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Shocking footage captured the moment a gang of yobs flipped a mum's family car onto its roof last night.

A group of six youths were filmed lifting the white Ford Fiesta onto its side on Mill Street, Dingle, at around 11pm, before overturning the car in the middle of the road.

The footage, which has been shared on social media by horrified residents, shows the gang of vandals brazenly flipping the car before running off.

The car belongs to Katy Roberts, a single mum-of-three from Dingle who said the incident has left her struggling to cover the costs of any damages.

Taking to social media to express her shock at what happened, Ms Roberts said: "This is my car. I'm devastated at what has happened. I am currently out of work at the minute and I'm already struggling to pay for Christmas and the car finance and now paying for the £350 excess on my insurance!

"I am a single mum with three children and this car is a family car. It's a huge convenience while getting to school, hospital appointments, shopping, days outs with my kids.

"How someone can find it funny to come along and violate a person's livelihood is beyond me! The devastation these thugs has left behind is more than they could imagine."

After seeing how Katy was targeted by vandals last night, the Dingle community has rallied around her to help cover the costs of any damages.

Local sandwich shop Taste on Dingle Lane has been taking donations, with another concerned resident setting up a GoFundMe page online.

Paul Johnson, who started the online fundraising campaign, said: "Don’t let the vandals win. Let’s rally around Katy to support her in her time of need.

"The money raised will be given to Katy to cover her insurance excess, and increased premium."

Merseyside Police confirmed that a patrol in the Dingle area reported seeing an overturned car on Mill Lane at around 11pm.

Officers were called to the scene and the car was recovered, with Merseyside Police exploring the potential of forensic tests to the vehicle.

The incident formed part of a night of misery for residents across Merseyside, who had their cars and homes targeted by "Mischief Night" yobs.

Fires were deliberately started, fireworks were launched at cars and pedestrians and bricks were thrown at vehicles in a night of senseless violence.

You can donate to the GoFundMe page here.