A grandfather has hit out at vandals who ran amok in his garden causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage.
Robert Stark, 69, returned home to find his garden in Newburgh turned upside-down and that teenagers had pushed their way into his house while his 15-year-old granddaughter was at home.
He said three teenagers, whose names have been reported to police, had overturned and broken garden furniture and play equipment including a £300 bench and table, a wooden arch and a climbing frame.
A swing was pulled from the ground, plant-pot holders thrown about and a road sign tossed into the garden on East Shore Road, Mr Stark claimed.
His drum kit in the garage, which he had left unlocked, and a disability ramp used by his partner’s son were also knocked over.
And he told The Courier three sets of keys had been stolen from the back of his door.
The teenagers entered his house when granddaughter Laura Brister and some friends returned home around 9pm and when they managed to get them out they began vandalising the garden again.
Mr Stark got back to discover the mayhem 20 minutes later and said he chased the culprits away.
“They have completely wrecked the garden,” he said.
“I’ve lived in Newburgh on and off for 40 years and I have never had anything like this happen.
“I want people to see what they have done and what young yobs can do.”
Mr Stark, a retired housing clerk, said the damage amounted to £855.
The police have confirmed they are investigating the incident, which took place on Thursday some time between 7.30 and 9.15pm, and appealed to anyone with information to come forward.
A spokesman said: “We are currently investigating a report of vandalism and theft from a property in Newburgh.
“Extensive damage was caused to a garden including to several plant pots and an outdoor table.
“Our inquiries are ongoing and anyone with relevant information is asked to call 101.”