CCTV cameras set up at Harborough park at the centre of recent anti-social behaviour

By Red Williams
Published 13th Jul 2020, 16:56 BST
Updated 13th Jul 2020, 17:00 BST
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The council has acted after trouble erupted as up to 100 young people gathered for a fight in the park late on the night of Friday June 26

CCTV cameras have been set up at a park in Market Harborough as part of a concerted crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

The special surveillance cameras have been installed at Little Bowden Recreation Ground, off Northampton Road.

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The new move has been made by Harborough District Council, supported by police.

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Police patrolling Little Bowden rec.Police patrolling Little Bowden rec.
Police patrolling Little Bowden rec.

The council has acted after trouble erupted as up to 100 young people fought in the park late on the night of Friday June 26.

Police were forced to impose an emergency dispersal order to clear the area and weapons, including two knives, were later recovered.

Council staff and police officers have stepped up regular patrols around the park in a bid to prevent any further incidents after an outcry from frightened local residents.