VANDALS have attacked the mayor of Bewdley's car after he spoke out against a "gang war" between town estates - a problem which has also led to options for a skateboard park being scrapped.

Just hours after the Shuttle/Times and News reported the concerns of Bewdley mayor, Tony Williams, his car was set upon and "keyed".

Disorder again surfaced the following evening in Wribbenhall, the focus of recent troubles, when a 25-strong mob began shouting abuse at residents.

Then, on Monday night, Bewdley Town Council voted not to pursue plans to cite a skateboard park - a long-standing project for the town council - in either Wribbenhall or Bark Hill but find a "neutral" location.

The decision came after a petition from residents in Bark Hill.

Mr Williams told the Shuttle/Times & News last week that youngsters from the two estates were at "war" after a new play area in Shaw Hedge Road, Wribbenhall was vandalised and graffiti left by the "Bark Hill crew".

Speaking this week, he said: "Although they have damaged my property I would hope to achieve a sensible attitude from the parents of youths who are responsible for it."

Mr Williams said he would "rise above" the attack and made a sober appeal for calm to youths from both estates.

He added: "The appeal is from the mayor of Bewdley - please calm down. Let's get back to normality because, if we don't, we will lose all support from the people who are concerned about young people in Bewdley."