POLICE have announced a crackdown on anti-social behaviour in a York suburb.
The action in Acomb follows an increase in reports about alcohol consumption leading to anti-social behaviour and disorder in the area, North Yorkshire Police said.
A force spokesperson said the reports have become a “growing concern for residents, businesses and visitors”.
Temporary Police Sergeant Ben Ambler, from the York West Neighbourhood Policing Team, said the force is taking “robust action to address these issues”.
Officers, he said, have responded “proactively to recent incidents” and made “several arrests”, in addition to “dispersing individuals from the area”.
Sgt Ambler said one of the individuals arrested has current conditions in place not to re-attend Acomb’s Front Street.
“We will continue to carry out high-visibility patrols, engage with local residents and businesses and take positive action where incidents occur,” he said.
Sgt Ambler added that the action, being carried out under Operation Haven, will see police work with other agencies to provide long-term solutions to the reported issues.
It will also provide “tailored intervention and support to individuals identified as contributing to this behaviour”, he said, adding: “While enforcement remains an important part of our response, we recognise that this also requires a broader approach.”
Sgt Ambler urged members of the public to report any incidents to police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
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