Police begin regular patrols of playing field after evidence of drug taking is found
The parish council has released a statement
Daniel MorrowTrainee reporter
Playing field at Kirton Court in Kirton (Image: Sherwood Police)
Police have been forced to regularly patrol a playing field used by young people of all ages after officers found evidence of drug taking.
Nottinghamshire Police officials were called to Kirton Court, Kirton, after several reports of anti-social behaviour at a car park the playing field next to it.
When officers investigated the area, they found 'evidence of drug taking'.
News of the discovery was made on the Sherwood Police Facebook page on Tuesday, June 25.
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The statement made by the local police adds: "We will be patrolling the area regularly and anyone found to be mistreating the park or committing any crime will be dealt with accordingly."
Kirton Parish Council say that local neighbourhood officers have 'very supportive' after it also received various complaints from residents near the playing field.
David Wightwick, the chair of the parish council, said that the playing field is a 'victim of its own success'.
Speaking to Lincolnshire Live, he said: "Yes we have had reports of antisocial behaviour, mainly related to the presence of litter and used drug paraphernalia in the playground car park.
"The council received complaint from resident who live next to this area. We contact our neighbourhood beat officer who has been very supportive and has instigated random patrols in this area.
"The playing field is a victim of its own success in this respect, after recent improvements and regular maintenance by some of our dedicated councillors supported by village residents, the field is attracting young people of all ages from both our village and surrounding communities.
"As ever, it is a small minority who cause all the problems."
Now, Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for residents to come forward if they spot any further incidents of antisocial behaviour at the playing field or car park.
A spokesperson for the force said: "If you have any information on this or if you witness any antisocial behaviour, please report it on 101.
"We cannot always promise an immediate response to these incidents, but if we don't know about the issues – we can't take any action.
"Thank you to the residents that have contacted us in relation to this and we are follow up on the information provided to us."
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