Police to target anti-social behaviour hotspots

Police community support officers chatting to a resident in Boston

Police patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour in Lincolnshire are being increased.

Lincolnshire Police said the move would build on the success of a pilot scheme last year.

The programme will be rolled out in 28 areas, in Boston, Gainsborough, Grantham, Lincoln, Louth, Skegness, Sleaford, Stamford and Mablethorpe.

The Home Office has allocated £1m for the scheme.

"Our patrolling will continue to be delivered in partnership with Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue's arson taskforce team and district councils to include the use of community wardens and public protection anti-social behaviour officers," the force said.

"Areas without designated hotspots will continue to receive regular neighbourhood patrols as usual."

Separately, Spalding Neighbourhood Board is funding its own initiative in the town centre to tackle anti-social behaviour.

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