POLICE are warning residents about an increase in anti-social behaviour outside a supermarket in Flintshire. 

North Wales Police say there has been a spike in ASB at Tesco in Holywell, which has led to shoplifitings, staff being terrorised and significant demand on police resources. 

The ASB is allegedly down to numerous groups of youths, according to police.

The store has been subject to issues in the past, with staff being spat at previously. 

Dispersal Orders have been put in place, but incidents continue to arise, with police issuing a warning to residents. 

It's not just the Tesco store that is suffering with ASB, with the town as a whole seeing an increase in incidents in the past few months. 

Town councillor Daniel Thomas said in October that the community was 'stepping up' to deal with the rise in ASB.

Today, police are again urging parents to know the whereabouts of their children. 

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A spokesperson said: "There has been an increase in anti-social behaviour at Tesco in Holywell involving numerous groups of youths. They are committing shopliftings, terrorising staff members and causing significant demand on police resources.

"Please be mindful where your children are, what they are doing and who they are associating with.

"You do not want your child being dragged into situations that could lead them into trouble with police.

"Patrols are being increased and we are working with Tesco to try and put things in place to reduce the issues and suspect being dealt with robustly."