A Cross Hills resident is hoping the police can come up with answers to deal with increased vandalism.

He claims that the village is under threat from mindless vandalism which is getting worse.

The man did not want to be named for fear of reprisal, but felt it was time something was done to stop the rot.

He told the Herald. "The situation has worsened."

Sergeant Steve Scott, who is local area commander for Cross Hills, said he was aware of the increasing nuisance problem and was making arrangements to have a bigger police presence on patrol to deter the youths.

"They are basically youths with idle hands who are messing about," said Sgt Scott.