Police patrols stepped up at leisure centre

Guernsey Police said it is upping patrols at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre

Police have increased patrols in and around a Guernsey leisure centre to tackle a spike in anti-social behaviour.

Guernsey Police published a Facebook post on Friday which said it was increasing its presence at Beau Sejour in Amherst after several incidents in recent weeks.

The force said the incidents included a bin fire on the old BMX track near the building on Tuesday which led to the arrest of four young people, who have all been bailed while investigations continue.

The post said there was "nothing for the community to worry about" and officers would support Beau Sejour staff with its zero-tolerance approach to incidents.

Anti-social 'hot spots'

Other incidents reported recently at the centre included young people being rude to customers and staff and causing minor damage to the building, the force added.

A police spokesperson said: "The team at the facility do a great job in managing anti-social behaviour but there comes a point where they will need our assistance to keep this kind of behaviour in check.

"Our force deals with anti-social behaviour every day, and we will always respond to hot spots to ensure islanders still feel safe going about their every day lives."