Cheshire Police has urged parents to keep track of their children's whereabouts following reports of anti-social behaviour on a Crewe housing estate.

Incidents have been reported around the children's play area, just off Higher Croft Drive in Leighton.

The behaviour, involving youths believed to be aged between 12 and 14, includes kicking residents' front doors and throwing eggs at properties.

These incidents have caused "concern and frustration" among residents.

In a statement, Cheshire Police said: "We ask that parents remain vigilant with where they are letting their kids go out to and what they are doing whilst they are out."

The Leighton and Crewe North Beat Team will also visit local schools over the coming months to deliver assemblies on anti-social behaviour.

Officers will explain the impact of such behaviour and how committing offences could affect young people as they get older.

Police added that patrols would be increased at anti-social behaviour hotspots across Crewe, following a "significant spike" in overall reports of anti-social behaviour.

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Officers are urging parents to speak to their children about their behaviour and the consequences of anti-social activity.

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