YOUNGSTERS have been using catapults to kill birds in Malvern. 

Officers from the Pickersleigh and Chase Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) have been receiving reports of youngsters looking to kill birds with catapults in the area.

Those responsible have been identified by the safer neighbourhood team's PCSO Kev Tudge.

Officers have spoken to the youngsters in the company of their parents who are supportive of police intervention.


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They have been placed onto Level 2 anti-social behaviour, which means should they come to police attention again within the next 12 months they could have conditions placed on them.

Should this happen, they could have a curfew placed on them, they could be banned from entering certain areas or be told not to associate with certain other youths.

Anyone with information on similar behaviour should call 101 or visit https://orlo.uk/gSHtW to contact police.