A TEENAGE boy has been arrested as police say it is continuing a crackdown on anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in parts of Denton.
Officers from the Denton Neighbourhood Policing Team arrested the 13-year-old on suspicion of criminal damage.
It followed a series of reported incidents in and around Victoria Park, Denton Fountains and Crown Point North Retail Park.
The boy has been bailed pending further enquiries and has been handed strict bail conditions, banning him from entering the area and from being in a group of two or more people.
Police say the arrest on Monday, April 27, was part of ongoing work to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour linked to a group of youths causing problems in the Crown Point area.
They added that it’s the third arrest of a young person identified as being involved in the incidents. A further three youths have also been dealt with through out-of-court disposals, while another is awaiting charge over a separate criminal damage offence.
Residents have raised repeated concerns about behaviour in the area, prompting increased patrols and action from neighbourhood officers and PCSOs.
Police Sergeant Steve Naylor, from the Denton Neighbourhood Team, said: “The Denton Neighbourhood Beat Officers and PCSOs are committed to tackling the issues affecting the Denton community. We have received numerous reports from the public and partners in relation to crime and ASB occurring around the Crown Point area, involving a group of youths.
“Work continues to identify those involved and, when we do, we will utilise the powers available to us to deal with and disrupt their unacceptable behaviour. If you have any concerns in your area, I would urge you to contact your local team, who will be best placed to assist you with your issues.”
Greater Manchester Police is encouraging anyone with information or concerns about anti-social behaviour in the area to report it via 101, the live chat service on the GMP website, or anonymously through Crimestoppers.