Police issue appeal to parents over young cycle gang causing damage at Antrim Castle Gardens
Police are investigating reports of anti-social behaviour and damage within Antrim Castle Gardens.
They are also appealing to parents to help prevent further incidents at the popular location.
In a statement on Thursday (May 21), the PSNI said: “Antrim Neighbourhood Police have responded to reports of anti-social behaviour and damage being caused within the Castle Gardens Antrim by a number of male youths on bicycles wearing dark clothing.
"On arrival of police, the youths gave abuse and foul language to the officers and refused to engage.
"A lot of time and money is spent on maintaining the gardens, as well as being used to host events throughout the year for everyone to enjoy.
“Parents are you aware what your children are up to? Do you know they are causing damage using spades and being abusive to police?”
One youth, the statement added, left an item of clothing behind which has been taken to Antrim Neighbourhood Office.