A GANG of teen vandals went on the rampage smashing up cars, bus stops and kicking in tenement close doors in the space of a few hours in an area of Glasgow's West End.

Frustrated locals say anti-social behaviour is a long-running problem in North Kelvinside, taking in the area including Belmont Street, Wilton Street and Queen Margaret Drive.

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One local said "it wasn't worth buying a new car" because of the risk of vandalism.

Police are aware of the problem and have advised locals to "keep reporting" incidents, to help officers track the youths.

Meanwhile, a meeting is planned involving officers, local people and teachers to look at a "collective approach" to helping direct the young people away from petty crime to groups and activities in the area.

At least four cars were vandalised during the wrecking spree last Tuesday night with windows smashed and number plates ripped off. Two bus stops on Queen Margaret Drive were also destroyed and one resident said all her close windows were broken.

One resident reported seeing "about a dozen" school age youths 'hitting cars and abusing passers-by' around Doune Gardens and the Queen Margaret Drive area while another said, "it wasn't worth buying a new car" because of the long-running problem.

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A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: "There was a number of reports of vandalism in the area involving cars, bus stops and common closes.

"Enquiries are continuing."

The Battlefield area on Glasgow's South Side has experienced similar problems with anti-social behaviour in recent weeks.

Police are investigating a number of incidents that saw thousands of pounds worth of damage caused to properties and Langside College last month, which was dubbed 'The Battle of Battlefield' local.

Councillor Anna Richardson moved to reassure residents that police are taking the crimes seriously.