POLICE have increased patrols on a seafront road amid a spate of antisocial behaviour and criminal damage.

Officers from Arun Police have stepped up their presence in and around the promenade in Felpham in an attempt to combat the issue.

“Local residents have made us aware of a spate of antisocial behaviour and criminal damage along the promenade in Felpham,” a police spokesman said.

“We have increased patrols in this area, along with a number of other current hotspots across the district.

“If you are aware of any locations that need to be added to the list, please let us know by reporting through our website.”

Last week, officers from Brighton and Hove Police carried out patrols in and around Norfolk Square amid reports of antisocial behaviour.

During the patrol, Police Community Support Officers moved on two people for drinking alcohol in a PSPO (Public Spaces Protection Order) area, which Norfolk Square has in place.

“PSPOs are designed to tackle antisocial behaviour or activities in a specified location which are negatively affecting a community,” a police spokesman said.

“They impose conditions and restrictions on people using a regulated area, and give the police and local authority additional powers to deal with certain activities.”

Meanwhile, police also increased foot patrols in and around Linden Park in Littlehampton and Preston Park rock gardens in Brighton in recent weeks.