POLICE in Wrexham have introduced additional measures in a bid to combat anti-social behaviour (ASB) from youths in the city.
The new measures come as police say they are having 'a few issues' with youths in the area.
In his daily update, Inspector Luke Hughes detailed a number of incidents that took place on Wednesday involving youths.
He also touched on how the force is aiming to deal with similar incidents.
Some of the incidents that took place on Wednesday included:
2.20pm -ASB near Pentre Gwyn. Insp Hughes said: "Youths with too much time on their hands having been off school cause issue in the locality – NPT attend and will monitor the location, sadly Tan Y Coed & Pentre Gwyn are having a few issues at this time.
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"If you own a child in this area please “have a word” and ask them to be respectful. It's not all of course, but there are a few that need time on the naughty step."
5.07pm – Three youths knock over a display in a shop on Regent street.
8.27pm – Stones thrown at a passing car on Chester Road - three youths seen hiding behind a wall.
9.23pm – Youths causing issues at large retailer – Salop Road.
Insp Hughes added: "Sadly as you can see we are still having a few issues with youths in the city centre, there have been a number of meetings this week to discuss this and a number of additional measures introduced, not just dedicated staff at relevant times, but working with the management at the Bus station and local businesses.
"It's not going to be fixed overnight but as I’ve said before it's only a small number of youths and the majority have now been identified and home visits conducted or are imminent."
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