Residents are calling for action to be taken after a number of anti-social behaviour incidents at a park in Bolton.

Barlow Park in Sharples has been subject to a number of incidents with one being offensive graffiti sprayed on the wall of a cabin.

Siobhan Casey was at the park with her daughter when they noticed "Hitler" spray painted over the wall of a cabin along with other obscenities.

She said: “It was our first walk of the year to Smithills Farm for ice cream.

“I was with my six-year-old daughter who has autism and saw the graffiti and got a bit upset.

“The biggest issue I have noticed is broken glass.

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“When you walk around, there is a lot of broken glass so not only is it offensive but dangerous.

“It could be a beautiful walk, and during lockdown, it was our local walk, and it was a safe place, but now we don't go too much.

“It's even dangerous for cars as there is what I call the biggest pothole in Bolton next to Barlow Park centre.”

Cllr Roger Hayes, who represents Smithills, said anti-social behaviour was a widespread issue in Bolton and said more activities for young people were needed.

He said: “It’s not just that area, but there are hotspots all over Bolton and police do know and call on parents and they will take action on that.

“We need to try and design things that don’t attract graffiti and we need more activities for young people.

“We did something that helped and talked to young people, but funding was not there to continue it.”

On Tuesday, a passer-by reported a bin had been set alight at the park and said neighbours were also getting eggs pelted at their doors.

A woman said: “It is really concerning behaviour happening round there with people having eggs thrown at the door.

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“We need to raise awareness because they need to know they are being spotted and to signpost them to places like Bolton Lads and Girls Club instead of doing things like that.

“It makes people feel vulnerable and with it’s a lovely family park and you want to feel like you can get to the park, but you question whether your kids can go.”

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they were called to the park at around 8pm on Tuesday evening but nothing was alight, so crews left.

If you have any information contact police on 101.