Parents are being urged to ensure they know where their children are after youths pelted properties with stones.

Officers have appealed to parents, after receiving reports of anti-social behaviour on Ashdene Crescent, in Harwood.

Patrols have been stepped up in the area as a result, whilst they engage with youths.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police, Bolton South said: “Do you know where what your children are up to when they go out? 

“This week officers from B Relief response have responded to a report of anti-social-behaviour on Ashdene Crescent where youths have been causing a nuisance and throwing stones at residents' properties.

“Officers have been in the area conducting high visibility patrols to engage with the youths.”

It comes as police continue to crack down on the crime.

In August of this year several antisocial behaviour hotspots were targeted by police, and they spent some time in Harwood, following complaints made by residents in Brookfield Lane. 

Anyone who needs to report a crime can call police on 101.

Alternatively, people can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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