POLICE in Newton Abbot say they are aware of a group of youths throwing stones as they aim to increase patrols.

It has been brought to the attention of the Neighbourhood Team that a group of youths are causing antisocial behaviour around the local area, including throwing stones.

A spokesperson for the team said: ‘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.

‘We aim to increase patrols where possible’.