YOBS have caused  misery across St Helens communities on so called “Mischief Night” - damaging cars, smashing bus shelters and throwing fireworks.

Star readers took to social media to complain about vandalism after car wing mirrors were damaged and bus shelters smashed.

Sutton, Clock Face and Parr are just some of the areas affected.

There were reports of fireworks being hurled across the roads near the St Helens Linkway.

A convoy of scrambler bike riders were spotted tearing through St Helens town centre, witnesses say.

Mud and eggs were thrown at homes and buildings and one pensioner in Moss Bank allegedly had eggs thrown in his face after challenging youths.

Police have made a series of arrests linked to disorder and dispersal orders have been authorised in several places.

Police said this was due to continuing criminality and disorder causing alarm, harassment or distress.

A police statement read: “First is around the Sutton Park area. Bound by Robins Lane - New Street - Mill Street - Marshalls Cross Road. 

“The second is around the Recreation Street area. Bound by Park Road - Boardmans Lane - Ashcroft Street. 

“The third is around the Clock Face Road area. Bound by Clock Face Road - Gartons Lane - Jubits Lane - Chester Lane. 

“All dispersal orders are in place from 21.30 hours tonight Monday 30/10/2017 until 06:00 Wednesday 01/11/2017.”