Sick vandals smashed a stone through the windows of a charity van which provides a lifeline to veterans.

The Coming Home Centre van was targeted while it was parked on Cullen Street, Shettleston sometime between after 5pm on Sunday and 7.45am the next day.

A large stone was thrown through the windows of the van – which is clearly marked with the charity’s details and what it does – causing severe damage.

Nothing was taken except a pair of safety glasses leaving those who work for the charity which is based at the Pearce Institute in Govan – baffled over the mindless thuggery.

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Volunteer Tommy Addison said: “I use the van for going out and visiting veterans who can’t come to the centre because of mental health issues.

“We do need the van, it is a lifeline.”

He added: “Some people have no respect. Nothing was taken, so why do this?”

The charity has two vans which allows them to carry out their important work within the community.

Founded in 2010, the Coming Home Centre has helped hundreds of Scottish veterans by providing help and support.

The charity’s Govan base also allows veterans to socialise.

Ian Hopkins, who is operations manager at the charity, said: “I am raging because we have two vans which we worked very hard for to get on the road.

“We are always shifting people about and moving houses. It is a nightmare when one of off the road.

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“It’s one of these things that you cannot comprehend.”

Luckily for the charity, a former marine, who wishes to remain anonymous, has stepped in to cover the cost of the damage.

The charity also benefit from the services of AK Vehicle Rentals in Paisley who have supported them in the past.

The incident was reported to Police Scotland who confirmed they are investigating and anyone with information is asked to contact 101.