Booze seized and teens dispersed at Southwell cemetery

Teenagers who had congregated in a Southwell cemetery on Friday night were dispersed and had alcohol seized from them by police.
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Officers were joined by Newark & Sherwood’s anti-social team and Coun Penny Rainbow to tackle the issue of anti-social behaviour at the cemetery on Bishop’s Drive in the town.

Writing on the Sherwood North Police Facebook page, a spokesman said: “A couple of large groups of teenagers were dispersed throughout the evening and alcohol seized.

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“Patrols of the area will continue, so please refrain from using this area to drink and socialise.

“This is a place where loved ones are buried and not a place to discard your empty beer cans and rubbish.”

Anyone who has any information about anti-social behaviour, should contact police on 101.