Bad behaviour: doing nothing not an option

POLICE chiefs have pledged to crack down on anti-social behaviour.

Greater Manchester Police is supporting a national campaign to raise awareness about the blight of ASB, the impact of which has long-lasting effects on victims.

and GMP Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan has said more needs to be done with the help of the community to tackle the effects and stamp it out.

ACC Shewan said: “For many victims affected by this crime, they have sadly come to accept it as a way of life. By doing nothing, we are allowing it to take root and become a problem. Everyone has a right to go about their daily life without fear of becoming a victim.”

The national initiative has been launched by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) to coincide with the dark nights drawing in, Halloween and Bonfire Night, which traditionally leads to an increase in ASB.