There’s been a series of anti-social behaviour incidents

Residents in Penkridge have been left concerned after eggs were thrown at house windows and toilet paper scattered across front gardens during a series of anti-social behaviour incidents.

South Staffordshire Police have been called out numerous times following reports of criminal damage and disruptive behaviour near Vale Gardens.

The incidents have seen eggs thrown against residential windows, while toilet paper has been strewn across front gardens, leaving residents with mess to clear up.

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) have even attended the affected properties to help clean up following the incidents.

The behaviour has sparked concerns among nearby residents, with fears that it could escalate if it continues.

South Staffordshire Police have confirmed they are monitoring the area, carrying out local inquiries and planning additional patrols to reassure residents, particularly those who may feel vulnerable.

Officers are also urging parents to speak to their children about where they are going, who they are spending time with and what they are getting up to.

Police stressed that nobody should feel unsafe in their own home and are appealing for anyone with information about the incidents to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or report online, quoting incident number 102 of 12 November.

Officers say they are working with the local community to tackle anti-social behaviour and address the concerns raised by residents.

A spokeswoman said: ”We know that people in South Staffordshire are concerned about anti-social behaviour (ASB).

“Officers have been called numerous times recently over criminal damage to properties following ASB near to Vale Gardens in Penkridge.

“Eggs have been thrown on windows and toilet paper strewn over front gardens. PCSOs have attended to assist in cleaning up..

“We are monitoring the area and are reminding parents of the importance of speaking to children about where they are and what they are up to.

“Nearby residents are concerned about the potential for escalating behaviour and no one should feel unsafe in their own home.

“We are carrying out inquiries locally and will be patrolling the area to reassure the community, particularly the vulnerable.

“Anyone who is concerned about ant-social behaviour or who has relevant information should call us on 101 or report online quoting incident number 102 of 12 November.

“We are listening, learning, and working with the community to proactively tackle the issues that matter most to you.”