Police are warning youths in Ayrshire not to gather in large groups after a number of them flocked to a ‘pre-arranged’ football match last week.
Youngsters from different towns across Ayrshire met up at Marr College playing fields in Troon for the event.
It comes as Scotland loosened lockdown restrictions with young people aged 12 to 17 able to meet outdoors in groups of up to four people from four different households.
Outdoor sports were also permitted from Friday, March 12 but only 'non-contact' in groups of up to 15 people.
Cops were called to a ‘disturbance’ at the football fields next to the secondary school around 2.30pm on Saturday, March 13.
The group were dispersed from the fields which are free for the public to use.
Further calls were made by concerned residents who noticed large groups around the town’s golf courses further into the night.
Extra patrols are being planned in Troon for this weekend to prevent any further issues.
Chief Inspector Brian Anderson, area commander for South Ayrshire, said: “Around 2.30pm on Saturday, March 13, we received a report of an ongoing disturbance involving a group of youths at the Marr College playing fields in Troon.
“Officers attended and the group quickly dispersed. Subsequent calls were received of a number of groups of youths around the town throughout the day and suitable advice was given when required.
“I would urge young people in South Ayrshire to please avoid gathering in large groups and to behave responsibly when out and about. I would also encourage parents to reinforce this message with young people.
“Extra patrols have been planned in Troon for this coming weekend to prevent any further issues."
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