POLICE have received reports of a large group of youths causing damage to premises in Leigh, intimidating residents and being abusive to staff members.

Officers have had calls that anti-social behaviour has been taking place on Bradshawgate, including the McDonald's store, the former college building on Railway Road and Leigh Library.

There have also been people spotted climbing on scaffolding at Poundland and Leigh Town Hall.

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Police are urging parents or guardians to speak to their children if they think they may be involved in incidents such as these.