Troon residents have added their thoughts and concerns to the mayhem that took place on the town’s beach.

One resident, who did not wish to be named, demanded something be done to stop the anti-social behaviour that regularly occurs throughout the summer months.

He said: “I have mixed thoughts about what happened because we shouldn’t let them go to the beach if we know that they are going to do what they did.

“We are talking a big deal because there were so many of them there.

“I think a lot of the kids got dehydrated which is why the ambulances turned up as well.

“I am not in any way against them having fun but surely the police can get a handle this kind of situation to control it.

“I’m not sure what the fascination is with Troon – it is probably because it is the closest beach to Glasgow but why can’t they go to Ayr or Prestwick?

“Something has to be done to stop this kind of behaviour and for the underage drinkers, they shouldn’t be drinking.

“How did they get the drink in the first place? People are obviously buying them it.”

A spokeswoman for the Troon Business Association, added: “A social media campaign has brought hundreds of youths to Troon. 

“The campaign had gone viral. When I spoke to police at 9.30am this morning [July 17] I was advised they were not prepared for this. As the morning has gone on police have been drafted into Troon. 

“Through the community thanks to Morrisons, Spar Portland Street and Spar Logan Drive they have refused to serve them alcohol. 

“I’ve also reported those coming off at Barassie and coming along Port Ranald Drive. 

“As I type this I am hearing sirens and I think after today a police and community strategy needs to be in place.

“In Troon, as soon as we see them coming in we notify 101 and get support.

“All licensed premises must have a policy to refuse to serve alcohol to those attending the beach party. In addition, Police Scotland need to work with all the train stations and Transport Police to try and avoid huge crowds like this again. 

“If anyone has other suggestions I will take this to the community police in Troon. No-one wants to stop young people having a good time but organised events like this on a mass scale need to be controlled. 

“I’ve seen on Glasgow social media sites many families saying they are now avoiding Troon and Ayr and this is not good for our town.”

A team of residents voluntarily took to the beach the following morning, Wednesday, July 18, and cleared up the mess left by the drunken crowds, which included discarded food, drink containers, tonnes of litter and broken glass.