A Glasgow school has been 'mindlessly' vandalised twice in the last week as a local councillor warns that extra security measures may be put in place.
The playground area of Thornwood Primary School, situated in the city's West End, was extensively damaged and broken into on Tuesday, July 3 and Saturday, July 8.
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The incidents were first brought to light via video clips and images on social media, which showed two different gangs of youths breaking wooden equipment on the grounds.
From pictures taken at the scene, in the outdoor learning zone lead pipes and litter were left behind, flower beds had been damaged, wooden pillars had been knocked down and the fabric of a popular hammock was completely ripped to shreds.
The plastic windows of a play house in the nursery school were also kicked in and water pumps in the sensory garden were broken.
Christina Cannon, City Convener for Education and Early Years, has spoken out about the damage.
She said: "This video is so hard to watch and makes me sad that youngsters would actively destroy the school’s new equipment.
"Equipment that was donated by a local company who I am sure will be equally disgusted at the way it has been targeted.
"As is often the case, mindless vandalism has an impact of the whole community, and I would urge parents to speak to their children about respecting property.
"I want to ask for the help of the local community to contact the police if they witness anti-social behaviour in our schools and nurseries.
"We need to work together to stamp out these mindless acts."
Cannon has also warned that security may need to be put into place to stop events from recurring.
She added: "Council officers have involved the police and extra security patrols will be keeping an eye on the school over the next few days.
"The sad fact is that we might have to explore options including locking the gates to the school muga (multi use games area) as this is how they seem to be able to access the outdoor equipment.
"This is the last thing we want to do."
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Since the emergence of events, Police Scotland has confirmed that additional patrols will be put on in the area.
Sergeant Lyn Forbes of Partick Local Problem Solving Team said: "We are aware of concerns relating to anti-social behaviour in the Thornwood Avenue area of Glasgow involving groups of youths. This causes misery in our communities and will not be tolerated.
"We will be carrying out additional patrols in the area and any incidents of anti-social behaviour will be dealt with appropriately.
"I would encourage anyone who has any concerns to contact us by calling 101."
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