ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour in Wellington is being tackled by Avon and Somerset Police.

Throughout February, a total of 20 calls were made to 101 in the area reporting anti-social behaviour, but so far in the first week of March, only one call has been made.

Hayden Smith, beat manager, attended the Wellington Town Council meeting on Monday night to inform the town of the action that has been taken to tackle the problem.

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He said: “Eight youths in the area have been issued ASB letters and one will be going onto an acceptable behaviour contract.

“One youth who was arrested for several offences is currently on bail with conditions not to enter Wellington.

“One youth was interviewed under caution for several offences and has agreed to attend a choice and consequence workshop.

“One youth has an appointment made to attend the station to be interviewed under caution regarding offences.

“An adult male was interviewed under caution and admitted to having caused criminal damage to vehicles. He was dealt with through the restorative justice system and community resolution. A female who did a trolley-dash from Asda was arrested.”

He added that the new Co-op has installed new CCTV that has helped identity shoplifting suspects. The councillors praised the police for their efforts in reducing the anti-social behaviour in the town.