POLICE are taking action on a group of troublemaking youths that are leaving a community 'living in fear'.

There have been multiple reports over the past few nights of a large group of youths causing anti-social behaviour in Stanley town centre.

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Police launched an investigation and have arrested one male youth on suspicion of affray and assault relating to an incident on Wednesday this week.

A second male juvenile was arrested last night linked to another assault and police are making further enquiries into all others involved in the disturbances.

A Police spokesman said: "Advice is going out to all parents to be aware of where their children are and what they are up too, as many people within the community are now living and working in fear of this group.

"This anti-social behaviour is escalating into criminal offences and any suspects will be dealt with robustly."

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