A VANDALISM spree has left motorists facing thousands of pounds worth of repair bills.

Nearly 50 vehicles had their paintwork damaged by scratches on Bradhope Road, Ingram Road, Clapham Green and some of the surrounding roads in Berwick Hills, Middlesbrough, on Saturday.

Three boys, aged 13 and 14, were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and have been bailed while enquiries continue.

Police would like anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area between 5.30pm and 9pm on Saturday, May 8 or who witnessed the damage being caused to contact them.

Anyone with information should call PC Laura Morton on 01642-303263 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.