more (at source): Other residents say they have to stop their children playing outside because of the cat attacks — which they liken to a horror similar to Hitchcock film The Birds.

One 59-year-old woman said she no longer lets her grandchildren play in the street, adding: "The situation has got out of hand. It is like The Birds around here - but with cats.

"They have damaged fences and sheds. It is ruining our quality of life."

Another local said the screeching wild cats keep residents up all night.

Alfred Hitchcock would be smiling.

they should do a movie on them

You're giving my cats ideas.