A HUT called ‘The Ned Shed’ in Drumchapel has been torn down by Glasgow City Council.
More than 40 youths have been regularly congregating there and terrorising residents.
Stealing wheelie bins, setting them ablaze, breaking bottles and smashing windows, have been just some of their activities.
Last month a special meeting was held between the council, police, residents and community groups.
They decided to give G15 Youth Group a week to sort out the youths, which appears to have failed.
Councillor Paul Carey said: “I am absolutely delighted this hut has been demolished – it has been the source of hell for neighbours.”
The teenage louts had been travelling as far as Coatbridge to the hut in Southdeens Play Area.
It was a metal structure likely built for residents to sit and relax it – but had fallen into ruin.
Graffiti and vandalism had already destroyed it as it got taken over for drinking and drug fueled sessions.
The park itself is popular, Mr Carey said, and families have had to endure the mess and trouble created.
Youths have been smashing bottles and upturning them in the grass as booby traps for children and dogs.
Residents of Southdeen Avenue have presented a petition to Glasgow City Council demanding the demolition of the hut.
It was discussed at the meeting in Glasgow City Chambers last month with all representatives present.
Mr Carey added: “It’s been a long time coming for residents, to get rid of what’s known locally as ‘The Ned Shed’.
“Time was given to try and sort out the problems going on there, but this has obviously not worked out.
“The police, petitioning residents, Drumchapel Housing Co-operative and I all wanted rid of it as soon as possible.
“Hopefully, this will address the issues facing residents in the area, but I am all too aware this is not a silver bullet to the wider problem.”
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