OFFICERS from the neighbourhood policing team alongside partners have been working to tackle anti-social behaviour following a number of reports of incidents in Maryport over recent weeks.

These reports include:

• On January 23 at around 3am officers received two reports of criminal damage to boats at Maryport Harbour.

• On January 24, report of youths setting fire to wheelie bins in the area.

The incidents are being investigated and the crimes identified remain under active investigation.

As a result of reports from the public the team have increased patrols in problem areas, however we are encouraging the public to continue to report incidents to us.

Inspector Rachel Gale from the Allerdale Neighbourhood policing team said: “Our team is overseeing the recent spate of anti-social behaviour in the area to help coordinate our response.

“We know the detrimental affect these incidents have on our communities and we are working with partner agencies to address and take robust action against those involved in this behaviour.

“We will be exploring all appropriate interventions and sanctions available to address the offending.

“It’s important that the public continue to report incidents to us so that we are aware of the issues and can respond accordingly.

“We also need the support of parents of those who may be involved. Do you know where your child is, who they are with and what they are doing?”

The public can also contact Maryport’s Community Beat Officer PC Stacy Hucker who is the locally based officer working with the community to tackle local issues.

She will also be at Maryport Rugby Club on Monday, February 7 with other officers to discuss issues and provide advice to the public.

Officers this week will be meeting with local councillors to discuss local issues.

You can report incidents or contact PC Hucker online at cumbria.police.uk/reportit or by calling 101.

In an emergency, or if a crime is in progress, always call 999.

Alternatively, reports can be made completely anonymously, by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.