POLICE have issued advice about how to report anti-social behaviour after Star readers raised concerns over youth disorder in Taylor Park at night-time.

Separate incidents have included criminal damage being inflicted to a car on Grosvenor Road, a vehicle being torched near to the park and a weapon being used to damage windows in the Taylor Park Centre.

When contacted about the issue, Merseyside Police referred the Star to its advice about anti-social behaviour.

It reads: "We know how frustrating and upsetting ASB can be.

"The best thing to do is keep a note of when and where these incidents are happening, making sure you include any descriptions of people or vehicles involved.

"We take ASB very seriously, but we do have to prioritise the calls we take, based on urgency. Sometimes it's not possible for an officer to come out and see you immediately, but the operator will tell you when you can expect a call or visit."

Peter Yates, of the Friends of Taylor Park, said there are "seasonal variations" which affect levels of anti-social behaviour and expressed concern over the "potential for an increase" in incidents.

However, he stated that generally it is "not a massive problem" in the area.

He said: "There is always a concern about the potential for anti-social behaviour in parks. They have always been an attractive place for young people especially to gather, after all they are usually well away from other people, usually unsupervised at night and allow the youngsters a bit of privacy with their mates. Nothing wrong with that, but there is the risk that a small minority can spoil it by going off the rails a bit.

"There are seasonal variations in levels of anti-social behaviour as well. School holidays (and weekends for that matter) can result in 'spikes' in such behaviour.

"Generally I don’t think it’s a massive problem but the potential for an increase in incidents is a cause for concern."