CLIMATE protesters are calling for 4x4 vehicles' tyres to be deflated in Glasgow following a spate of attacks across the country. 

A group called "The Tyre Extinguishers" revealed they deflated the tyres of around 20 sports utility vehicles (SUVs) in Edinburgh in a bid to “make it impossible” to own such cars in cities.

They targeted the vehicles in the early hours of Sunday morning.

In a tweet posted yesterday, the group mentioned Glasgow.

The post read: "LAST NIGHT: EDINBURGH TYRE EXTINGUISHERS STRIKE FOR AT LEAST FIFTH TIME.

"SUVs disarmed in the posh Bruntsfield area last night. Brighton, London, Bristol - looks like Edinburgh is coming for your record!

"Where's Glasgow at??" 

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In another tweet, they asked: "Where are our Glasgow people at? Want to get involved? Email us at tyreextinguishers@riseup.net." 

In total, the group estimates they have deflated tyres on around 200 cars in Edinburgh since March. They have also targeted vehicles in Dundee.

Similar attacks took place in Glasgow when COP26 was being held in the city last November.  Flyers were left on the targeted cars by anonymous protestors.

A spokesman for The Tyre Extinguishers said: “We are defending ourselves against climate change, air pollution and unsafe drivers.

“We do this with a simple tactic: Deflating the tyres of these massive, unnecessary vehicles, causing inconvenience for their owners.

“Deflating tyres repeatedly and encouraging others to do the same will turn the minor inconvenience of a flat tyre into a giant obstacle for driving massive killer vehicles around our streets.

“We’re taking this action because governments and politicians have failed to protect us from these huge vehicles. Everyone hates them, apart from the people who drive them.

Police Scotland said they received several reports of tyres being deflated.

Superintendent Mark Rennie condemned the behaviour as “reckless”.

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He said: “We have received a number of reports of vehicle tyres being deliberately deflated in the Edinburgh area.

“This is a reckless and potentially dangerous act which could put drivers and road users at risk.

“Inquiries are ongoing and we would encourage members of the public to call us immediately if they see anyone acting suspiciously close to parked vehicles.

“I would also urge all drivers to check their vehicle before setting off and to contact the police on 101 should they suspect their vehicle has been tampered with.”