A SCHOOL and a shopping precinct have been subjected to anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Deeside.

North Wales Police say they have seen an 'increase' in the number of reports made in the Connah's Quay area.

Officers say incidents have been taking place at the Red Hall shopping precinct and Bryn Deva primary school on Linden Avenue.

READ MORE: Jade's Law petition nears 20,000 signatures just days after being launched

Many towns and villages throughout Flintshire have been subjected to ASB-related crime in 2022.

A call has even been made by police for parents to help tackle the problem.

That came following ASB incidents in Flint, Mold, Ewloe, Buckley and more predominantly in Hollywell.

Incidents there included youths playing loud music and setting fire to a tree. But just last month, North Wales Police reported a 'dramatic reduction' in the number of ASB crimes in Holywell.

But, throughout Flintshire, ASB continues to be a problem for residents and it seems that Connah's Quay is the latest area to fall victim to this type of crime.

The Leader:

PICS: North Wales Police have raised concerns over anti-social behaviour in Connah's Quay.

Youths aged between 11 and 16 years old are said to have caused criminal damage in the area. 

A spokesperson for NWP's North Flintshire said: "We have recently seen an increase in anti social behaviour in the area around the Red Hall Shopping precinct and Bryn Deva CP in Connahs Quay, the incidents have predominantly been related to groups of youths aged 11-16.

"Some of these incidents have resulted in criminal damage being caused to properties/businesses. The majority of youths involved in these incidents have been identified and dealt with.

"We understand that it is a minority who are causing the issues, but those responsible for future incidents will be identified and dealt with robustly.

"If you should witness any anti social behaviour occurring or have any evidence/footage of incidents taking place, please report it via 101."