‘Clean up the town centre’

behaviour in the town centre and said there were “far too many beggars in this town.”

West Yorkshire Police said it was listening to feedback from residents and acting on anti-social behaviour which was a “key priority.”

Asst Chief Cons Catherine Hankinson, said: “Anti-social behaviour (ASB) is a key priority for West Yorkshire Police as it is an offence which can affect people day in day out, and have a terrible impact on their lives.

“It is most often a highly localised problem, with specific issues affecting specific communities.

“For this reason, anti-social behaviour is most often addressed by neighbourhood policing officers who know their local areas and can build relationships with residents and partners.

“Examples of anti-social behaviour which have been reported at and tackled at a local level this year include street drinking and related disorder in communities in Wakefield and Castleford, poor behaviour in Greenhead Park in Huddersfield and off road bike related ASB in parts of Bradford.

“In all occurrences, officers listened to feedback from residents and worked with partners to address problems.

“All five policing districts have arrangements in place to tackle ongoing issues such as illegal off road riding, criminal damage, drunken rowdy behaviour and littering.

“We are very much aware that those committing anti-social behaviour are likely to be known within the community and as such we require your help to help us take action against those offending.

“We continue to urge anyone who suffers from anti-social behaviour to report it to their local police team or online at online at the 101 Livechat facility at https:// www.westyorkshire.police. uk/101LiveChat. Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”

Kirklees Council has approached for comment.