A once "lovely" residential area has now "gone downhill" according to a man who lives there.
A large group of youths gathered in the centre of Crosby are said to have been fighting and causing a nuisance yesterday evening (Wednesday).
The group is said to have congregated outside Mojo's café and the Birkey pub on Cooks Road.
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One man today told the ECHO : "It's happening more and more often, gangs of about 50, 60 kids.
"I get that kids need to be able to go out with their mates, especially after the past 18 months, but this is ridiculous. Crosby used to be lovely, but it has gone downhill lately."
A woman, who wants to remain anonymous, said she had takeaway food thrown at her.
Merseyside Police were called to disperse the group at around 7pm on Wednesday.
A spokesman for the force told the ECHO : "We received a report of a group of youths gathering on Cooks Road, Crosby.
"It was reported that youths were fighting and causing a nuisance outside Mojo's café and the Birkey pub..
"Patrols attended and a group of around 20 youths were dispersed.
"No injuries were reported."
A post on social media about the gang of youths prompted much response from people living in and around the Cooks Road area.
Ruth Doran replied: "There were about 30 kids causing general trouble. Swearing, shouting, abusing people, throwing things etc."
Susan Charlton Reid wrote: "Hope their parents are ashamed."
Lloyd Kelly added: "Shocking this. They should be indoors playing Xbox"
Anyone with information on anti-social behaviour in their community can contact police via @MerPolCC on Twitter or 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook or call 101. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.
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