An increase in antisocial behaviour has been reported in a Dorset village.
Police say between the hours of 6.30pm and 8.30pm there has been an increase in incidents reported in Charlton Down.
There have been a number of reports of an off-road motorcycle riding dangerously in the area, and the bike has also been spotted being ridden on footpaths.
Officers from Dorchester Police carried out targeted patrols in a number of anti-social behaviour hotspots in the area on Saturday evening (November 27).
The patrols are set to continue.
A spokesperson for Dorchester Police said: “This evening we have carried out targeted patrols in a number of known anti-social behaviour hotspots.
“Tonight, we have paid extra attention to Charlton Down following a number of recent reports of an off-road motorcycle riding dangerously in the area. This includes the bike being ridden on footpaths. Patrols continue.”
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