Drugs and ASB reported at Harwood Recreation Ground, Watford

Officers confirmed receiving "a number" of calls about the problems at Harwoods Recreation Ground in Vicarage Road.

Most recently, they were told of ASB involving teenagers at the park on the evening of Thursday, September 22.

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They were reportedly believed to have been using drugs, but after police attended and searched a male nothing was found.

Safer Neighbourhood team inspector Peter Edwards said: “A lot of the information we receive from members of the public is used to help shape our patrol plans and set our local policing priorities.

Residents claimed they saw police driving to Harwood Recreation Ground. Picture: Anonymous (Image: Anonymous)

“We have had a number of calls to Harwood's Recreation Ground in particular, and as such we will be stepping up patrols in this area, not only to deter any possible antisocial behaviour but also to provide a visible and reassuring police presence for local residents.”

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