Police say they will be dealing with large groups of people causing trouble in Harborough parks

People causing trouble in parks in Market Harborough are facing a police crackdown.

Gangs of teenagers are being accused by angry local people of playing loud music, heavy drinking and leaving a trail of litter behind them.

Large groups are gathering on Symington’s Recreation Ground, off St Mary’s Road, and Little Bowden Recreation Ground as well as in other wide-open spaces.

Market Harborough police said many of the culprits are guilty of anti-social behaviour as they start to meet up again on warm summer nights after the three-month Covid-19 lockdown.

Cops are set to seize drink from troublesome youths.

And persistent offenders will face being issued with Criminal Behaviour Orders, banning them from specific areas such as parks.