Police will beable to move youths from specific areas

North Wales Police will crackdown on anti-social behaviour in the Wrexham villages of Brynteg and Southsea.

The new legislation, part of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 will be in force from 19 July to midnight 14 November.

Children found without an adult between 2100BST and 0600BST will be taken home.

"Time and time again the public tell us they're fed up of their lives being blighted by the inconsiderate behaviour of a few," said Chief Superintendent Phill Thomson.

I welcome extra police activity without a shadow of a doubt, for the safety of the children as well Councillor Alan Edwards

"Residents in Brynteg and Southsea have suffered from persistent anti-social behaviour and they are fed up of their lives being made a misery and public spaces in the area being denied to them.

"These powers are aimed at the minority of people who cause problems in Brynteg and Southsea and includes both youths and adults," he added.

There are a number of streets where people will be moved on from, including local shops and a doctor's surgery.

Police have decided to use the powers of dispersal after numerous complaints from residents who have been harassed, intimidated and distressed by large groups of young people who congregate in residential areas.

The tough stance in Wrexham comes days after police closed down a property associated with drug use in Deeside for the first time in north Wales.

Local community beat managers will step up their patrols to target the designated areas.

Wrexham county councillor Alan Edwards said he knows there are trouble spots in the villages.

"I welcome extra police activity without a shadow of a doubt, for the safety of the children as well," he said.