INVESTIGATIONS are being carried out following a spate of tyres being slashed in the Auchenback area.

A number of residents in Blackburn Square, Patterton Drive and Langton Crescent have fell victim to their cars being deliberately vandalised by mindless criminals.

The first car to be targeted took place in on January 5 at Langton Crescent, the January 13 on Patterton Drive and January 18 on Blackburn Square.

A spokesman for the police confirmed that more than one tyre was punctured on each of the motor vehicles.

Police are also urging the public to come forward with any information that would help them in finding those responsible.

You can contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555111.