HEARTLESS thieves have left a trail of destruction after breaking into a community hub in Kinning Park.

Staff at the Kinning Park Complex were shocked to find the arts and community space had been broken into during Sunday night.

An extensive amount of damage has been left behind after the thugs ripped the alarm system from the wall and began their destruction.

Windows and doors inside the complex have been either damaged or destroyed as well equipment, offices and studios.

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Donation boxes from the Family Fun Day on Sunday were also emptied.

The group have launched a fundraising page to try and restore the building to its original state and prevent further security breaches.

So far, kind supporters have raised over £2,300.

Writing on the page, Kinning Park Complex, said: "Any donation to help us pay for these expenses we are eternally grateful for.

"We don't have a large reserve of money for such an awful expense. We are in disbelief and it will cost us dearly. Funds which should be invested to support our community activities will have to be reduced to help secure the building.

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"We are absolutely heartbroken that someone felt the need to cause so much destruction.

"The upset of those arriving this morning for community activities is devastating to us all.

"We pride ourselves on being a welcoming space to all with sociable activities including craft workshops, a donation based cafe 3 days a week, a family fun day every Sunday, a programme of educational classes and much more.

"Kinning Park Complex is an independent arts and community space based in the South Side of Glasgow.

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"We offer space to local artists, musicians and community groups. Our purpose is to offer a welcoming space with sociable activities that encourages learning, building friendships and freedom from isolation."

The community hub recently announced it would be coming under the ownership of local people after receiving an £197,650 Scottish Land Fund Award.

They planned to purchase the currently-leased building, and renovate and expand as they see fit.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland confirmed that they are looking into the incident.

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Adding: "We received a report of a house breaking on Cornwall Street around 9.25am.

"Enquiries into the incident are ongoing."

The donate to the Kinning Park Complex fundraising page click here.