An increase in patrol officers will be present in Walkden and surrounding areas after a surge in anti-social behaviour.
The increase comes after youths have been caught throwing stones at cars, harassing staff at shops and restaurants, and causing a nuisance for the public in Walkden, Little Hulton and Worsley.
As a result of the behaviour, neighbourhood officers have stepped up high-visibility patrols, while working with partners and local schools in identifying some of the youths causing the problems.
Neighbourhood officers have further identified suspected offenders from CCTV, which has seen several orders and punishments handed out.
Further orders are due to be issued, which may also result in offenders being visited and parents spoken to.
Inspector Steve Corless, from GMP’s Salford district, said: “I will not tolerate groups causing anti-social behaviour for those in our community. We take a robust approach to these reports and we are working hard to break up known ASB hotspots, deterring those who seek to cause a nuisance from being in the area.
“While our work is ongoing, I would ask parents to know what their children get up to. If your child is spending hours away in the evening and at night-time, it is important to know what they could be doing, both for their safety and the safety of others. While the overwhelming majority of young people are well-behaved, some cause problems – and their parents can expect a knock on the door from our officers.
“I would ask anyone who has any reports of anti-social behaviour to please contact us – visit a PACT meeting, have a chat with an officer out on patrol, or call us on 101. Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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