Councillors are hoping they will be able to get a grip on anti-social behaviour that has been plaguing Wigton.

At a Wigton Town council meeting, it was discussed how they hope to tackle the issue.

For years the town has been plagued with anti-social driving and now it has been noticed that there is an increase in anti-social behaviour.

In the meeting, they discussed how there are key areas in the town that needs looking at.

One town councillor Sandra Hodson is calling for more to be done to help young people she said: "It's an age-old problem in the town, it's a continuous circle. We have a few quiet months then it flares up again.

"We've had no youth club for 18 months, Why can't we open up the old bus station and they can meet in there, the police can pop in and meet them."

After pleading with the police, Wigton will now have dedicated officers in the town to help stop would-be criminals in their tracks.

At the time Inspector Steven Waddell said: "Having the extra officers in the area will mean they are able to target certain issues such as drugs and anti-social driving.

"The town council have pushed to have this extra support and it has worked in other areas in the county."

Our readers responded on Facebook. Clare Butty Thwaites said: "More police presence is needed!! No nonsense approach."

Judith Winder added: "It's the same everywhere."

Nic Barnes commented: "Parents fault 100%."