POLICE have said they aim to increase patrols after reports of anti-social behaviour in Kingsteignton.

The local policing team say the incident took place in the areas of Kingsteignton Retail Park and Homers Crescent.

The reports included graffiti, criminal damage, loitering, excess noise, verbal abuse to members of the public and shoplifting.

As such, The Neighbourhood Team are encouraging any persons who experience anti-social behaviour, and anyone with information, to report it.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: ‘We aim to increase patrols where possible and are taking actions with those who have been identified as being involved.

‘The Neighbourhood Team encourage any persons who experience anti-social behaviour, and anyone with information, to report this via our website or phone 101 in a non-emergency.

‘Please phone 999 in an emergency.’