A POLICE Inspector has called on parents to help tackle an anti-social behaviour situation involving youths.

The Leader has reported recently on issues arising at Wrexham bus station and more generally in the city centre.

North Wales Police issued a dispersal order for large parts of Wrexham on Tuesday in a bid to address the ongoing problem.

A spokesman for the force warned the public that under the order, officers can ask people to leave the area and not return for 24 hours - with arrest following if they are seen again after being asked to leave, then a potential charge and court proceedings.

Wrexham City Inspector Luke Hughes said such action "absolutely has to be" the force's approach to the issue.

He urged parents yesterday afternoon not to allow their children to go into the city centre unaccompanied during the dispersal order's operational period, explaining that many youths "are being drawn into the situation."

He continued: "I have today met with representation from Wrexham Council community partnership, transport department, youth offending team and officers from various departments to discuss our response. 

The Leader: Insp Luke HughesInsp Luke Hughes (Image: NWP)

"I'm confident we can bring matters under control, and it is only a few dozen that are involved.

"Mum and dads, I need your help with this.

"If we identify your child as part of this group, expect some, or all, of the following: a visit to your home, CCTV or body worn video of their behaviour to be shown [and] a ride along should you wish to see exactly what your children are getting up to in the city centre.

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"I would love to see your child’s face when we bus you around the city centre and you jump out to 'have a word.

"Also, if you have suspicions that your child is getting up to mischief, send me a message with their name and a contact number and I’ll see what we can do.

"I refuse to have the growing positive reputation of Wrexham damaged by so few."