A NURSE says yobs who constantly vandalise her scooter leave her with a "gut-wrenching" feeling.

Jayne Marsh, of Chase Side, Enfield, is fed up of waking up to find yet another mindless act of criminal damage on her beloved moped.

In the last two years, they have stolen the number plate once, the cover twice and one of the minors and knocked and kicked it to the ground so hard it leaves big dents and scratches.

The 49-year-old said: "The people who do this to be can't possibly have a conscience. It's not just a lump of metal with wheels - it goes beyond that.

"They are not just damaging the property, they are hurting the person it belongs to.

"It's really heart-wrenching, really gut-wrenching.

"I work so hard and I don't have much, I've got more outgoings than I can imagine, but this is sickening.

"Now when there's the least little sound I'm looking out my window, I can't even feel safe where I am."

She bought the scooter for £2k ten years ago as a present to herself and has dubbed it her "Scootie", and has spent countless pounds on its repairs.

A few nights ago, she woke up to a disturbing sound and when she looked outside the window, she saw two men wearing hoodies trying to steal part of it.

But the second she opened her window they scarpered - but the trauma of seeing it left her unable to sleep.

She also once woke up to a ruckus one morning and saw people kicking it and pushing it to the ground - but the minute they spotted her at the window, one yelled "leave, get in the car" and the gang drove off.

Exasperated, she has now written a sign on her scooter, which she leaves covered, which reads: "Leave my scooter alone. You are being watched. The police are aware. Photo obtained 30/05/17. Keep off my property. Charges will be pressed. You have been warned."

She added: "I feel violated and incredibly angry. It's my pride and joy. I bought it to celebrate passing my nurses exams.

"I've always wanted it - it's my dream machine - my little Scoolie Madoolie. She means a lot to me, she's an innocent little vehicle who means no harm."

Ms Marsh, who works at St Michaels Hospital, claims to have reported the incident to the police countless of times to no avail.

She said: "The first time it happened, two police officers helped me get it upright again but they said there was nothing they could do. I suggested DNA or fingerprints but they said no.

"It's grossly unfair, there's so much injustice. I pay so much council tax to be left with stress upon stress upon stress. It makes me very unahppy.

"I love this area and I don't want to move, but I'd consider it."

The Enfield Independent has contacted the Metropolitan Police.