Police have asked the public to get involved in its efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour in the Claines and Arboretum area.

West Mercia Police has said that information from residents is crucial in addressing the matters efficiently.

The force encourages residents in the area to report incidents such as firework misuse, abandoned vehicles, inappropriate animal activity, public noise nuisance, indecent or threatening phone calls, disruptive street drinking, and vehicular nuisances including unlicensed vehicles and street racing.

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However, police also point out that some anti-social issues are best addressed by the local council, such as obstructions to driveways, harmless stray dogs, disturbances from pubs, clubs, and construction sites, littering, disputes between neighbours, and trespassing without damage or harm.

In emergencies where a resident or their property is at risk or a crime is ongoing, police advise to dial 999.

Should anyone feel uncomfortable reaching out directly to police, they can contact Crimestoppers confidentially on 0800 555 111 or by visiting the website www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

The force urges the public to either report anti-social behaviour to them or contact their local council, depending on the nature of the issue, to maintain order.

Comprehensive guidelines on identifying and reporting anti-social behaviour can be found on the West Mercia Police and GOV.UK websites.