CHILDREN playing in a 'no ball games' area in Evesham has prompted police action.

West Mercia Police have said they are working hard to tackle anti-social behaviour in William Crescent, Evesham.

The parents of the main child responsible have been spoken to and will be made aware of future anti-social behaviour-related incidents.

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PC Adam Johns, of the Evesham safer neighbourhood policing team, said there is clearly a 'no ball games' sign to which the children must adhere to.  

He said: "If you suspect that your child is part of this group then please can I urge you to speak with them.

"Anti-social behaviour covers a wide range of unacceptable activity that causes harm to an individual, to their community or to their environment.

"This could be an action by someone else that leaves you feeling alarmed, harassed or distressed.

"It also includes fear of crime or concern for public safety, public disorder or public nuisance."

What is anti-social behaviour?

According to West Mercia Police, anti-social behaviour can consist of:

  • Nuisance, rowdy or inconsiderate neighbours
  • Vandalism, graffiti and fly-posting
  • Street drinking
  • Environmental damage including littering, dumping of rubbish and abandonment of cars
  • Prostitution-related activity
  • Begging and vagrancy
  • Fireworks misuse
  • Inconsiderate or inappropriate use of vehicles

The police, local authorities, fire and rescue and social housing landlords all have a responsibility to deal with anti-social behaviour.

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How can you report anti-social behaviour? 

To report anti-social behaviour, you should contact your local council or report it to West Mercia Police online. 

Alternatively, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org