SEVERAL cars and houses were damaged in Kingsway near Gloucester last night (Thursday January 2).

Police were called to the area at about 4.55am after a number of residents said they had discovered smashed house windows and car wing mirrors.

Following a pursuit which included the use of police dogs, three people in the area were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

Two 17-year-old boys and an 18-year-old man remain in police custody pending further inquiries.

Gloucestershire Constabulary is asking anybody who finds that their property has been vandalised to call 101 and quote incident reference number 35 of January 2.