POLICE have increased patrols in a park amid antisocial behaviour.

Officers from Brighton and Hove Police stepped up their presence in Kipling Gardens, Rottingdean, amid reports of criminal damage.

Police said foot patrols increased following complaints of antisocial behaviour from members of the public.

“The community have spoken, and the neighbourhood policing team have listened,” a police spokesman said.

“Local officers have increased their patrols of Kipling Gardens, Rottingdean due to reports of increased antisocial behaviour and criminal damage.

“Last night, officers attended the park for proactive patrols and robustly dealt with a group of five in possession of drugs.”

Last week, police also increased patrols in antisocial behaviour hot spots in a number of towns across Sussex.

Officers from Arun Police stepped up their presence in Bognor, Angmering and Barnham following reports of antisocial behaviour.

Police said foot patrols of Bognor included the town centre and areas such as the train station and railway network, Fitzleet House, the Picturedrome Cinema and Belmont Street.

Meanwhile, police also conducted patrols in a residential area in Bognor following reports of suspicious activity, as well as stepping up their presence in and around Longford Road after reports of a man cold calling at properties.