Police are appealing to parents following a spike in anti-social behaviour from school-aged children in Whitehaven town centre area.
Problems reported last month alone include abuse, missile-throwing and other anti-social behaviour.
A spokesman for Cumbria Police said: “We understand that during the holiday periods, children will want to meet up with their friends however they need to be aware of the consequences of their actions and keep themselves safe.
“We do not want to unnecessarily criminalise children. Success is getting a young person to understand the impact of their actions and prevent them from doing so again.
“Please be aware where your children are, what they are doing and who they are with.”
On February 22 several reports were made to police of a large group of around 30 children acting in an anti-social manner including throwing traffic cones in a carriageway.
Police also received multiple reports of young people throwing items at cars and causing damage in the area of Flatt Walks, Whitehaven, on February 5. this behaviour will not be tolerated and places the community in danger.
The area has since been identified as a priority are with officers conducting patrols to disrupt and identify those involved.
Officers have also recieved further reports of stones being thrown at properties, garden jumping and ringing door bells/kicking doors in the area of Woodhouse.
So far, police have identified one young person who has admitted responsibility for smashing a window.
A wider group of 11 children, aged between 10 and 14, have been identified as also being part of the problem. Police are speaking with them all individually.
