'They have no respect' - Lanarkshire residents fume over chaos caused by teenage gang

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Fed-up locals in a Lanarkshire town have hit out at teenage yobs who are causing chaos in the area. Residents at Gilbertfield Wynd in Cambuslang say they are continually being harrassed by the teenagers, who are starting fires, smashing windows and doors and trashing plants and trees.

One local told Lanarkshire Live it feels like the neighbourhood is being "terrorised" by the gang, and they fear it will escalate further as warmer weather comes in.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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This gang are basically terrorising the whole neighbourhood."We’ve had instances of wilful fire raising in the new build housing that isn’t yet completed, newly planted trees and bushes being pulled out and destroyed, windows and doors hit with stones and eggs and continual doorbell ringing and chapping of windows which can be extremely frightening for older residents."They've been smashing windows and doors with rocks now as well.