A PARISH council is giving local police officers a helping hand in the fight against youth crime and disorder.
Belmont Parish Council, on the outskirts of Durham, has given the area's beat bobbies two mountain bikes so they can get about the area quickly.
The parish council and Durham City Council have also provided accommodation at Broomside Court for its police officers.
The parish council is also trying to find out what local youngsters hanging around on street corners would rather be doing.
Parish council chairman Peter Thompson says the counci has an open door policy on listening to youngsters' views. Mr Thompson can be contacted on (0191) 3866366 or 0498 816737
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