Multiple young people in Colne will be spoken to by police after bouts of anti-social behaviour, targeting elderly residents.

A group of 10 to 15 youths have continually targeted a specific address in Ruskin Avenue in Colne, with the homeowner considered to be in poor health.

Police have been provided with the names of five of the youths and will be attending local schools to obtain parent details and home addresses.

Parents will be brought into the police station and spoken to about their children’s behaviour.

Due to the amount of complaints, police will be looking at a criminal conviction for harassment if this does not stop.

Officers are also assuring residents the remaining culprits will be found and brought into the police station to explain why they are conducting themselves in such a manner.

A statement from PC Harley said: “I have been tasked with looking into a complaint of ASB (anti-social behaviour) on Ruskin Avenue in Colne.

“There appears to be a group of about 10/ 15 youths who are targeting a specific address, knocking on the door and pointing laser pens in windows. These residents are elderly and have poor health.

“I have been given the names of five of these youths. I will be attending local schools to obtain parents' details and home addresses, who will be brought into the police station and spoken to about their behaviour.

“Due to the amount of complaints, we could be looking at a criminal conviction for harassment if this does not stop.

"Rest assured, the remaining culprits will be found and brought into the police station to explain why they are conducting themselves in such a manner.”