More than 1,000 teenage gangs hellbent on murder, mayhem and terror are roaming Britain's streets today, a shock People investigation can reveal.

Households in towns and cities across the country are living in fear as vicious turf wars erupt between mobs of baying kids brandishing knives and even guns.

One notorious sink estate is being overrun by savage groups of schoolgirls as young as ELEVEN.

Muslims living in UK's Dundee area have complained over a police advertisement featuring a puppy sitting on an officer's hat.

A police force has apologised to Islamic leaders for the offensive postcard advertising a new non-emergency telephone number, which shows a six-month-old trainee police dog named Rebel.

As part of a campaign to publicise its new non-emergency telephone number, Tayside Police used a picture of a black puppy, Rebel, on postcards to be distributed throughout the east coast region, Scotsman.com reported.

Tayside's new police chief has said he will focus on improving performance at the force.

Kevin Mathieson, who will take up his new role on Monday, joined Tayside Police last February year as assistant chief constable.

During his time with the force, the 48-year-old has embarked on a drive to boost efficiency and high standards.

Terrorists may be planning to launch suicide bomb attacks in Britain using former NHS ambulances and police cars bought on auction website eBay, police chiefs have warned.

The Association of Chief Police Officers said ministers must legislate to stop the sale of such vehicles amid fears that al-Qa'eda inspired extremists may import a tactic already used in Iraq and Israel.

Every year dozens of police cars, ambulances and fire engines are sold. Some are fully marked and can be bought for as little as £1,500.