Three youngsters have been arrested after 30 cars had their tyres slashed, causing damage which runs into thousands of pounds.
Police say the vehicles, parked in Gressingham Drive and its surrounding streets in Lancaster, were targeted overnight on Wednesday. The cars had some, and in some cases all, of their tyres slashed with a sharp instrument.
The cost of the vandalism was in excess of £5,000.
Following police inquiries and information from witnesses, three boys aged 10, 11 and 13, were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. They have been released on police bail until October.
Sgt Jim Edmonds, Lancaster police, said: “A large number of cars were damaged over night, causing a lot of distress to residents. We have arrested three young males in connection with the incident and they are currently on police bail pending further inquiries.
“We have been carrying out reassurance work in the local community and want residents to know that we will take robust action following reports of this nature.”