A Lanarkshire charity shop say they fear for the safety of staff, volunteers and customers after months of youth disorder in the area.
Back in February Lanarkshire Live told how Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland in Strathaven was having to spend vital cash on repairs due to a spate of vandalism - and sadly, months on, problems have continued.
Youths are reportedly gathering in a garden area behind the shop, emptying bins, climbing on the roof and "breaking in" to other units.
And the charity shop claim slates were thrown from the roof damaging a staff member's car with a volunteer also being subjected to "verbal abuse" by louts.
The shop has renewed their appeal for support from the local community and is also calling on local police to do more to put a stop to the disorder around the town's Waterside Street.
They posted on social media: "A few months ago we updated you about vandals targeting our shop in Strathaven. Sadly, several months on, the problems are still continuing.
"Local youths continue to break our gate and congregate in the back garden behind the shop, where they empty our bins, break into other units and climb on the roof.
"Recently, they threw slates down from the roof, one of which hit and dented the shop manager's car.
"In another incident, one of our volunteers was verbally abused by the youths while putting waste in the bin, which left them really shaken up.
"We call the police regularly, but they say there isn't anything they can do. We're really disappointed by this - not only is the damage costing us money to repair, but we're worried about the safety of our staff, volunteers and customers.
"We need your help! Please help us spread the word and keep our local community in Strathaven safe.
"By constantly spending money on repairs, our vital support services are losing out on important funds.
"You can help us recoup some of the losses by having a clear-out and donating your pre-loved goods to the store, or giving whatever you can online.
"Your generous donations will help make sure people with chest, heart and stroke conditions get the support they desperately need."
A Police Scotland source told Lanarkshire Live : “We are aware of issues relating to youths gathering in the Waterside Street area of Strathaven. We are working with partners and local businesses to address anti-social behaviour and trace those responsible.
“This kind of behaviour is not acceptable and causes harm to local businesses and our communities. Regular patrols are being carried out and anyone with information about who is responsible should call us via 101.”
Information can also be left anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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