Yahoo News Parents warned over 'intimidating' youths at Trimdon shops
Parents have been warned to "know where their children are" after reports of "intimidating" youths at Trimdon shops.
Cleveland Police has recently received reports of antisocial behaviour at the Acklam shopping parade, on Trimdon Avenue. The force says this has become a location where "large groups of youths have been gathering".
Neighbourhood officers will now be "keeping a close eye" on the area while out on patrols - but have politely reminded parents to know where their children are and what they are doing.
Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Chris Hartshorne said: “Whilst we know that not all the children that congregate at Trimdon shops will be causing problems, there are a minority that are causing antisocial behaviour and large groups can be intimidating to the local people who attend the shops and those who work there.
“Whilst neighbourhood officers will be paying extra attention to this area on their patrols, we would also politely ask parents just to keep an eye on where their children are and what they are getting up to.”
Anyone experiencing antisocial behaviour is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.
