Vandals who filmed themselves causing thousands of pounds of damage have been snared by their own video tape.

The father of one of gang member found the tape and handed it in to the police.

The footage showed vandals daubing walls, smashing windows and damaging cars.

The video apparently shows vandalism being committed in Durrington and Worthing.

No arrests have yet been made but the video is believed to show a number of teenagers taking part in the wrecking.

A police spokesman said: "A video has come into police possession. It is being viewed and inquiries will continue."

The video is thought to show dozens of crimes and could be key evidence against those responsible for many unsolved cases of vandalism.

One section of the video is said to show police arriving at the scene of the damage.