Firefighter hit by brick in three days of disorder

Police have vowed to continue taking robust action following a crackdown on anti-social behaviour after a firefighter was struck by a brick.

Peterlee Police seized a quad bike and a car over the weekend following three nights of anti-social behaviour incidents last week in Wheatley Hill.

Adispersalorderwasputin place after police and fire services attended the village’s disused greyhound track last week in response to reports of a group of around 20 young people causing damage to derelict buildings and setting refuse alight.

One 16-year-old male was arrested on Thursday, after a firefighter was struck by a brick.

Overthecourseoftheweekend, 10 dispersal notices were issued, which ordered people to leave the area or risk arrest, three youths were taken home and five more were collected by parents.

On Saturday, two 17-yearolds were stopped after purchasing alcohol from a shop using the driving licence of an older woman as ID.

Policesayone-to-onemeetingshavebeencarriedoutwith parents of children identified as being involved in the incidentonThursdayandaddthat the individuals have had their details passed to intervention teams.

InspectorEmmaKay,ofPeterleeNeighbourhoodPolicing

Team, said after the weekend action: “The behaviour on display last week will not be tolerated, and with the help of partner agencies we have taken firm action against those attempting to continue it this weekend.

“I hope that the positive results we’ve seen this weekend will go some way to reassuring the community that we are keeping a close watch on antisocial behaviour.”