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Howden Neighbourhood Policing Team have recently received a small number of calls reporting anti-social behaviour around the area of Carter Street, Howden. The reports have included some general anti-social behaviour and incidents of youths playing in and around the building site.

Our Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers will continue to patrol the area at relevant times they will take positive action against any persons engaging in anti-social behaviour or criminal activity.

Anti-social behaviour is tackled in conjunction with East Riding of Yorkshire Councils and the local schools. Parents of local youths are also asked to be vigilant and know where there children are who they are with and what they are doing at all times.

It is also essential for parents to advise their children about the dangers of trespassing on building sites. Young people need to remember that building sites are fenced off for a reason. Bricks and pipes might fall on them or they might fall into hazardous chemicals.

Anyone who is either a witness to or a victim of anti-social behavior is asked to contact us on 0845 60 60 222.

During November a local youth has been issued with a warning letter from the Anti-social behavior team following an incident on Carter Street.

Since Friday 01 July 2011, the Howden Neighbourhood Policing Team have received reports of three acts of criminal damage and four burglaries at Howden Minster Church.

The first burglary occurred between 1145hrs on Friday 01 July 2011 and 0715hrs on Saturday 02 July 2011, when the offender illegally entered the vestry area and stole bottles of wine. Forensic investigation identified an 18-year-old local man as responsible for the offence and he was arrested and charged with burglary. The man was released on bail to appear at court in January.

The second burglary occurred between 2130hrs on Saturday 02 July and 0930hrs on Sunday 03 July 2011 when the offender illegally entered the Minster and stole a scooter which had been left there by a choir boy. A 14-year-old boy was identified as the offender when he was seen on the scooter. The boy was arrested and received a police reprimand for the offence.

Sergeant Joanne Matthews, Howden Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "Officers from Goole CID and the Howden Neighbourhood Policing Team are continuing to investigate the outstanding offences at the minster.

“These crimes are particularly despicable and local officers are working with the church to try and prevent further offences. Extra patrols are being carried out around the minster and local residents are asked to report anything suspicious in the area.

“I can assure the public that we will be doing everything we can to bring to justice the people who are committing these crimes. Our churches are part of our history and heritage and we will not tolerate mindless criminals that seek to cause damage and steal from within them.”

Anyone with any information relating to any of the offences at Howden Minster is asked to contact Humberside Police on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Youths are continuing to congregate in the Ashes Playing Field on an evening, during September and October 11 youths had alcohol seized from them by Police Community Support Officers. In November a further 4 alcohol seizures were made by local Police Community Support Officers.

All local residents are reminded that The Ashes Playing Field has a designated no drinking area and nobody should be drinking alcohol in that area whatever their age.

As well as alcohol related problems which inevitably occur when youths drink there is also the issue of litter which is left behind this is unsightly and spoils peoples enjoyment of the park

Police Officers, Police Community Support Officers and Special Constables will continue to patrol the Ashes Playing Fields anyone seen drinking will be tackled, and alcohol will be seized.

Letters will be sent to parents of youths found with alcohol in their possession and those who continue to offend will be liable to prosecution.