A campaign has been launched to close a large Glasgow homeless hostel which attracts drug pushers and problem drinking.

The 92-bed Hope House in Clyde Street, overlooking the river, is run by the Salvation Army and provides accommodation mainly for homeless drug addicts.

But Anderston/City councillor Gordon Matheson wants it shut down as soon as possible.

Hope House is known as the main catalyst for crime in the area and recently a senior police officer described it as "a major crime generator".

A Salvation Army spokesman said the organisation is helping some of the most vulnerable people in society.

He added: "We recognise large-scale hostels are no longer the best model of support. We have been working with Glasgow City Council and the Glasgow Homelessness Partnership to find a solution that will enable us to continue this vital service.

"We have taken steps to make service users aware of the feelings locally and to continue our zero tolerance for any criminal activity."

• Full story at the Glasgow Evening Times.

• Filed under Glasgow, West + Ayrshire, Salvation Army, Scottish Christian News Monitor, Social Action.