Volunteer group Friends of Glasgow Necropolis and Historic Scotland have called for CCTV to be installed at the Victorian cemetery.

The Evening Times revealed yesterday that the tourist attraction is under siege by violent thugs who are targeting visitors and staff.

One woman spoke of her shock after a gang of youths rained stones down on her and her six-year-old son.

Her friend was struck on the back by a “boulder” in broad daylight as tourists looked on.

Details recorded in council log books, seen by the Evening Times, reveal a catalogue of similar incidents in the last six months.

Drunks, drug addicts, prostitutes and their clients have overrun the cemetery, which is visited by busloads of tourists every day.

Staff have been threatened by knife-wielding thugs and women have been followed by sex pests making suggestive remarks.

Reports have also been filed about youths vandalising historic tombs, urinating on gravestones, and having sex next to a memorial to fallen firefighters.

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A council spokeswoman said yesterday: “We would like to introduce CCTV to the Necropolis but we want to work with relevant agencies to ensure any system is sympathetic to the historic surroundings.”

Chair of the Friends of Glasgow Necropolis, Ruth Johnston, said: “I am in favour of CCTV if it can be set up to be of assistance.

“Glasgow City Council, their ground maintenance staff, local residents and the Friends of Glasgow Necropolis all monitor the Glasgow Necropolis.

“CCTV has been discussed and the council is currently investigating means of monitoring but the site is 37 acres and tree cover is a problem.”

Historic Scotland describes Glasgow Necropolis as “one of Scotland's first planned garden cemeteries” which “contains outstanding tombs and architectural features by eminent designers such as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson”.

A spokesman for Historic Scotland, said: “We are aware that there has been an issue with vandalism and antisocial behaviour at Glasgow Necropolis.

“Whilst we have had no recent request regarding the potential installation of CCTV we would be happy to discuss proposals for improving security.

“Public security measures such as CCTV are not uncommon practice within other historic sites and buildings and we would work with the applicant to discuss possible options.”

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