Police patrol East Court, East Grinstead, amid rise in antisocial behaviour

After reports of concern regarding criminal activity in and around East Court in East Grinstead, police carried out foot patrols in the area on Friday.

A Mid Sussex Police spokesman said: “Officers have been out on foot patrol today at East Court in #EastGrinstead, in response to reports of antisocial behaviour.

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“Please continue to approach officers to express any concerns, or contact us via our website.”

On the same day, Adur and Worthing Police conducted a foot patrol in Buckingham Park, Shoreham, in an attempt to provide “re-assurance and crime prevention advice to members of the public”.

Earlier this week, police increased their presence in “hot spots” around Bognor after concerns of antisocial behaviour in recent days.

Chief Inspector Nick Bowman, District Commander for Arun and Chichester, said the local community had raised the concerns.

“I’d like to reassure the public that we are aware of community concerns in relation to youth disorder and antisocial behaviour in the town over the past few days,” he said.

“We have listened to these concerns and increased police activity in hot spots areas including the seafront and Hotham Park.”

Meanwhile, police conducted high visibility patrols in Northgate and West Green Park, Crawley, earlier this month amid a rise in antisocial behaviour.