FOLLOWING last week’s report of anti-social behaviour at a luxury housing park in North Swindon, police have confirmed they are working to tackle the problem.

Residents of Blunsdon Abbey Park have been described as feeling “intimidated” after seeing large groups of teenagers loitering in the area, climbing onto the abbey ruins and breaking down access doors.

PC Rachel Barnett, of the Swindon North Community Policing Team, said: “We have seen an increase in anti-social behaviour in the area with the recent good weather. Our dedicated Community Policing Teams have been patrolling the area and addressing any issues when they arise.

“Some children have been identified by police and we have visited their homes with their parents present.

“Some of the group have attended court for other matters and we will be applying for community behaviour orders in relation to these individuals.

“We would like to reassure the residents of Blunsdon Abbey Park that we will continue to patrol and deal with any offences.”

A spokesman from the park sought to play down the incident, saying: “It’s just kids coming on to the park from the nearby estates”, but declined to provide any further details.