Rural harmony is being shattered in Borth, claim local people

Residents in Borth, Ceredigion, say that a group of youngsters have been terrorising locals.

County councillor Ray Quant, has urged Dyfed-Powys Police to make examples of them through Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs).

One senior officer has warned people not to break the law themselves.

Cllr Quant said he had written a letter to the force's chief constable Terry Grange about the problem.

Officers met local people on Monday evening to discuss the issue and received a 90-signature petition.

People in Borth are absolutely fed up about it Cllr Ray Quant

In the letter to Mr Grange, Cllr Quant said some in the community were threatening to take matters into their own hands to "sort out" the young people.

He said that the youngsters were using foul and abusive language and provoking people in the community.

"Ideally we need an example being made of the hardcore gang leaders be it through the courts, ASBOs or curfews," Cllr Quant said.

"In fairness to the police, I can report that there has been a marked increase of visible foot patrols in Borth in recent months."

But he told BBC News Online that people in Borth were "absolutely fed up" with anti-social behaviour.

Dyfed-Powys Police said they wanted to work with the community.

Cllr Quant wants the police to act to solve the problem in Borth

"We ask people to report any incidences of anti-social behaviour or disorder," said Inspector Paul Williams, who is based in Lampeter.

"People who take the law into their own hands may not be acting in a lawful manner and risk getting into trouble with the police.

"We urge people to leave it to the professionals."