PEOPLE going out in York city centre are being warned not to bring inappropriate inflatables with them as part of a fresh clamp down on antisocial behaviour.

As the weather improves, police are urging people who are visiting the city or socialising in York to enjoy themselves safely, without being disruptive.

Officers and licensing officers from City of York Council will be distributing and discussing the code of conduct for people visiting the city.

To ensure families can enjoy their time in the city centre, police have also urged visitors, including stag and hen parties, not to bring inappropriate inflatable items, fancy dress or clothing with offensive slogansto the city.

Sgt Nick Plumb, of York Police, said: "York city centre is busy on a weekend, with residents enjoying family time round the city, tourists sightseeing and people going about their day-to-day business.

"Our aim is for everyone to visit the city safely and enjoy its vibrant and historic atmosphere. That’s why we take a firm stance against anyone causing disruption. In particularly, we will target groups of visitors who travel to York and ‘preload’ themselves with alcohol, and then continue to drink excessively. If their behaviour is unacceptable we will take firm action, including the use of dispersal powers to remove them from the city centre."

The code of conduct states that anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated on the train or the station, in the street or in licensed premises, and says licensed premises in the city centre have agreed not to allow inflatables, language or fancy dress which are considered offensive or inappropriate.

Large groups and people who appear to be drunk can be refused entry at the licence holder’s discretion, and the details of anyone who is refused entry or asked to leave will be shared with other licensed premises and the police.

Sgt Plumb said: "We don’t want to stop visitors to York having a good time. We’re simply asking people to be aware of how much alcohol they consume, and how their behaviour affects others. Our aim is for everyone to feel safe and secure in the city centre."