Security has been stepped up at a demolition site in Pennywell, Scotland after youths pelted cars with stones and rubble.

Community police officers and youth action teams are carrying out extra patrols of the site, which contains hundreds of former council flats scheduled for demolition.

Residents and community leaders have complained to police and the council that youngsters are using the site "like a playground" by climbing over fences and clambering over half-demolished buildings.

The teenage vandals have also been accused of starting fires in derelict buildings after ripping off metal plates on the windows.

Local councillor Elizabeth Maginnis said that there was a "big problem" and
said that the extra patrols were "vital" to ensure they were not seriously hurt.

She said: "It is something that I have heard a lot about from my constituents and it is definitely a big concern.

"I have been told by a lot of people about children scaling the roofs of half-demolished flats and throwing bricks at cars, so there are some real safety fears.

"We asked for a review of the site security and I am glad that the police and community officers are now carrying out extra patrols."

The demolition work is taking place as part of a