A MAN has been arrested after a car he allegedly stole rolled down a hill and smashed into two other cars - owned by the same family.

The 20-year-old was arrested after the incident on Carntyne Road in the East End at around 3am today.

It is alleged a vehicle was stolen before it rolled down the hill and smashed into two other cars.

It is understood the three cars involved in the incident are owned by the same family.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "A 20 year-old has been arrested and detained in connection with an alleged theft of car and vandalism following an incident in Carntyne Road in the early hours of Thursday, June 20."

The man is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court.