AN 18-YEAR-OLD has been charged in connection with a vandalism spree which left several cars damaged.

Windows wer smashed, tyres slashed and wing mirrors broken on the vehicles in the Eston and Normanby areas of Middlesbrough last weekend.

The 18-year-old local man has been charged with 15 related offences.

Cleveland Police today (Thursday, November 8) thanked the public for coming forward with information that led to his arrest.

A police spokeswoman added: “This case shows that anti-social behaviour in this area will not be tolerated and people could find themselves up in court if they take part in anti-social activities.”

The man is due before Teesside magistrates on Wednesday November 21.