Reports of anti-social behaviour at Ludlow cemetery

Officers say they have received reports of groups of youths fighting and using drugs at the location off Henley Road.

Some have been removed from the site and given strong words of advice.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "We encourage members of the public to continue to report anti-social behaviour, so we can build a better picture of where hotspots might be located so we can better deploy officers for targeted patrols.

"Anti-social behaviour covers a wide range of unacceptable activity that causes harm to an individual, to their community or to their environment.

"This could be an action by someone else that leaves you feeling alarmed, harassed or distressed. It also includes fear of crime or concern for public safety, public disorder or public nuisance.

"Examples of anti-social behaviour include: nuisance, rowdy or inconsiderate neighbours, vandalism, graffiti and fly-posting, street drinking, environmental damage including littering, dumping of rubbish and abandonment of cars, prostitution related activity, begging and vagrancy, fireworks misuse, and inconsiderate or inappropriate use of vehicles.

"If you are experiencing problems with anti-social behaviour, or have any concerns about it, or other community safety issues, you should contact your local council or report this to us online. In an emergency, if you or your property are at risk or a crime is in progress call 999.

"The police, local authorities and other community safety partner agencies, such as fire and rescue and social housing landlords, all have a responsibility to deal with anti-social behaviour and to help people who are suffering from it.

"If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

"For more information please contact a member of the team on ludlow.snt@westrmercia.police.uk."