Cumbria Police have urged parents to know where their children are over half term. 

As the schools are closed and it's the run-up to bonfire night it is one of the busiest times for the police in terms of antisocial behaviour. 

Parents are urged to speak to their children and discourage them from engaging in ASB, by warning them of the impacts that it can have on people and communities. 

A spokesperson said: "Whilst we appreciate that it is incredibly difficult to know where your child is at all times, we urge parents to take responsibility and speak to their child about being considerate of others and acceptable behaviour.

"Anti-social behaviour can have a detrimental effect on individuals and communities. If you are victim or witness to this behaviour please report to us so we can target our resources accordingly.

"This period during school half term and the subsequent run up to Bonfire night is one of our busiest for ASB across the whole year.

"Your Neighbourhood Policing Team officers will be deployed to disperse groups and deal with those identified as acting antisocially and will take further action as appropriate.

"We also urge parents to discuss the dangers around fireworks and the lighting of fires and the impact this has on our resources and also those of our colleagues in Cumbria Fire and Rescue."