Residents and councillors have raised concerns over 'unruly teens' and anti-social behaviour in a popular park.
Beeston north councillor, Steve Carr, who is also the deputy leader of Broxtowe Borough Council, said he had been getting "all sorts" of reports of serious incidents on Beeston Fields Recreation Ground.
Speaking of the issue, he said: "I have spoken to the police and they will increase patrols in the area. Please contact me if you have experienced verbal abuse, having stones thrown at you or assault."
Residents and dog walkers who use the open space said they were sad to hear of the issues plaguing the park.
A resident of more than 30 years, who asked to remain anonymous, said: "More police would be brilliant, even during lockdown the kids, about 15 of them, all hang around here.
"A lady on a bike had sticks thrown at her. I came on here the other day and there were some children playing football on the bowling green, despite there being two fields. And you cannot say anything because you get a mouthful of abuse.
"Teens who are unruly cannot be told. It has always been an issue."
Rose Lucas, 59, who also lives in the area, added: "It is sad. I'm sorry for these people and if you are elderly you must feel even more vulnerable.
"I was saying to my husband in our day you did see the police walking around, so I agree it would be reassuring to see, even CPOs, walking round again."
Responding to the concerns Inspector Simon Riley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We are aware of local concerns around anti-social behaviour around the Beeston Fields Recreation Ground and we are working with our partners at Broxtowe Borough Council to address them.
“It’s really important that parks are available for everyone to use and enjoy, which is why we are working hard to tackle this issue so that the area is a safer and more pleasant place to be for everyone.
“We have increased patrols in the area, so we have a more visible presence, and we won’t hesitate in taking robust action against individuals who are involved in anti-social behaviour and who causing harm to the community.
“We also need information from local residents to help us build up an accurate picture of what is going on. I would urge them to keep talking to us and tell us what’s happening. We will listen and try our best to help them.
“We recognise the impact that anti-social behaviour can have on people’s quality of life so if you witness incidents of anti-social behaviour please report it by calling Nottinghamshire Police on 101 of Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency call 999.”
