Police patrols in crackdown on antisocial behaviour hot spots

Police are clamping down on antisocial behaviour and vandalism in Kincardine and Mearns.

Officers began patrolling the Newtonhill and Portlethen areas yesterday with more bobbies expected to be out on the beat in the evenings and weekends in hot spot areas as part of Operation Bayswater.

They aim to make sure that the region remains a low crime area.

Sergeant Mike Stobie said: “Over the course of the school holidays there can sometimes be an increase in antisocial behaviour and reported vandalisms in towns.

“This type of behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Officers will be out patrolling on foot and in vehicles around the towns and looking to engage positively with young people and deter them from becoming involved in antisocial behaviour,” he said.

“Antisocial behaviour such as large groups of people congregating and making lots of noise is a nuisance for residents and causes concern.

“Residents, particularly older members of the community can be made to feel intimidated and anxious by large groups,” he added.

“I would urge local parents to be aware of what their children are up to during the school holidays and to discuss what is and isn’t acceptable with them,” added Sgt Stobie.

“I urge parents to be aware what their children are up to”