POLICE in Bromsgrove have thanked the community after a gang of youngsters went on a rampage.

Posting on Facebook earlier this week officers said they received a number of calls from concerned residents about anti-social behaviour incidents in Catshill including criminal damage.

They added that thanks to some wonderful response colleagues three of the youths involved were caught.

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"We will not tolerate this behaviour in our community," they said, and thanked the people who called in.

The post received widespread praise from people online.

Karen Hickey said: "Brilliant! Thank you look for keeping us safe."

Keith Gorman said: "Well done WMP."

And Mary Hewson said: "My faith is being restored... Thank you lads and lassies."