Police to target anti-social behaviour 'hotspots'

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

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

The Home Office funding will enable the programme to be rolled out to 28 areas in nine places across the county.

There will be patrols in Boston, Gainsborough, Grantham, Lincoln, Louth, Skegness, Sleaford, Stamford and Mablethorpe.

"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."

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

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

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