A large gang of “feral” teenage yobs aged between 12 and 16 are terrorising residents in their own homes, accusing of peeing in gardens, stealing and setting fire to post boxes.
Neighbours in the sleepy Worcestershire town of Malvern Link say the youths have been causing havoc for several months.
Parents say they are too scared to let their kids play out after one boy was beaten up while elderly residents feel as though they are prisoners in their own homes.
Célia McCullough, 47, and partner Neil Topping, 49, caught youths on their Ring doorbell camera last week as they swarmed their driveway before stealing their son's £1,000 bag and £300 bike.
Celia later uploaded the footage to social media in a bid to raise awareness and catch those responsible but was told by police to take it down.
She said: ""They are terrorising people and people are scared. It needs to stop.
"We saw the group on the footage and we were able to count 21 people that were involved looking at my camera and my neighbours.
"It was scary seeing them all at the end of our driveway.
"They rushed into our garden and stole my son's bag from our cabin. They also stole an expensive bike as well.
"We were driving back home after we found out but we were told by a neighbour that they had already left and had made their way to Malvern Link station.
"We heard that they were also throwing stones at homes and urinating on properties as well.
"Since uploading it to social media I have been told countless other stories from people who have been terrorised by these same kids.
"One said they were too scared to let their children play out after a boy was beaten up by them. They have threatened another with a knife.
"I've been told they put things on fire through someone's postbox. It's just awful. This is a nice quiet area with a lot of elderly residents.
"This isn't a big city where you might sort of expect this thing, although it's unacceptable anywhere, we moved here because it was beautiful and quiet.
"They need to be stopped but when I uploaded the footage I was told by police to take it down because an investigation was ongoing.”
Residents say the group was the same that had previously been banned from Malvern Link Station by police at the weekend.
Eight officers issued five dispersal notices to some of the teenagers, meaning they could not visit the train station for up to 48 hours.
Another elderly resident, who did not wish to be named, added: "We've been too scared to go out because these feral thugs have been running riot.
"They just don't seem to care about anything other than being hellbent on causing trouble. We've become prisoners in our own homes."
Inspector Dave Wise, of West Mercia Police, said: "We are aware of a number of incidents linked to youth related anti-social behaviour in the Malvern area.
"Those responsible for repeated instances of anti-social behaviour are being identified and considered for anti-social behaviour injunctions.
"Officers will be carrying out patrols in areas where concerns have been raised and identified individuals can expect to be subject to stop and search wherever it is lawful and proportionate to do so.
"We recognise the impact incidents such as the disorder at Cedar Avenue can have on our community and we are listening to those concerns.
"I'd urge anyone with information regarding individuals who may be carrying weapons to report that without delay."
A spokesman for West Mercia Police added: "Officers in Malvern have issued five dispersal notices for this weekend following reports of youths in the area of Malvern Link on the evening of Saturday, April 29 engaging in Anti-Social Behaviour.
"The dispersal order has been imposed under Section 34 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
"Dispersal orders make it an offence for anyone to return to a specific area for up to 48 hours."
