Officers have urged parents to keep their children safe and “out of trouble” after a spate of anti-social behaviour reports across Hyndburn.

Police said it has received “numerous complaints” related to anti-social behaviour over the last few weeks, many of which have involved large groups of youths.

Officers say underage drinking, fires causing criminal damage, fighting and foul and abusive language are all anti-social behaviour and this will not be tolerated. 

A police spokesperson said: “After seeing an increase of anti-social behaviour by young people over the last few weeks I am writing to you to urge you to help us to keep your children safe and out of trouble.

"We ask you to consider that anti-social behaviour can have a significant impact on our communities and victims.

“We have had numerous complaints during the last couple of weeks of anti-social behaviour, many of which have involved large groups of youths.

“As parents or guardians, you do have an important and valued role to play – we would ask you do you really know what your children are up to?

“If your young person is involved in anti-social behaviour and we contact you please take this seriously, you may feel your young person has not done anything wrong but the impact of their behaviour on others has resulted in this contact from us.

“I would strongly urge you to reinforce the message that they need to behave responsibly when outside of the home to help us keep our communities places for all to enjoy.”