Residents demand lane closure

residents of two Glasgow streets have suffered more than one incident of vandalism every 48 hours by youths as young as 12.

During the three months from 16 February to 16 May there were 56 incidents in Kilmany Drive and Kilmany Gardens, Shettleston.

Cars have been damaged, bins burned, rubbish set on fire, windows and doors smashed and air rifles being fired.

Strathclyde Police confirmed there were 56 incidents of youth disorder in the area and said 16 arrests were made.

Residents want a lane they say is used as a cut through for gangs to be closed, which they think could put an end to the trouble. The majority of about 70 people who attended a recent public meeting voted for it to be closed.

However, Glasgow City Council has said it is a “necessary link to local amenities”.

A council spokesman said: “The path is a public access and, under the Roads (Scotland) Act, there are very limited circumstances under which a local authority can have these permanently ‘stopped up’.

“However, we are happy to look at any concerns residents have.”