Hundreds of residents have formed a 'vigilante' neighbourhood watch group following a failed campaign to increase the number of police officers on the streets.

The community watchdog group, known as 'We Stand Determined', stage twice-weekly patrols across Birmingham since it was set up on social media three weeks ago.

Members say they are working together to report any dangers the community may face across Britain's second largest city amid fears crime is spiralling out of control.

The group originally was an unsuccessful petition to get more police in the area.

Three organisers, only known as Wayne, Tracy and Michael, said they founded the group after discovering a friend had been attacked in his home by thieves armed with hammers.