CCTV to tackle Shropshire village yobs
A mobile CCTV camera could be used to catch young yobs who are making villagers near Oswestry feel like "hostages in their own homes".
Groups are coming from Oswestry to cause trouble in Whittington, targeting vulnerable people in the village by throwing stones at houses and shouting through letter boxes.
An increased police presence has been placed in the village as officers attempt to crack down on the behaviour.
Shropshire councillor Steve Charmley, who represents Whittington, said: "It isn't nice. People by the village green in Whittington where youths congregate can feel like hostages at times.
"We don't want people to feel unsafe at all and I think the police have responded well to this.
"There is talk of a mobile CCTV system to try and catch the people doing this.
"I think it is a minority of people coming from town and causing trouble and I am sure it will blow over.
"But we will help and support anyone who is targeted by behaviour like this."
Police inspector Tracey Ryan said with the Easter holidays now starting officers didn't want to stop children have fun - but urged them to behave themselves
She said: "We appreciate they are having time off and don't want to ruin their half term.
"But we want them to have fun sensibly and enjoy themselves sensibly.
"We just want to encourage them away from this behaviour, be responsible and care for others in the community."
Anyone who suffers from abuse from youths have been urged to contact the police on 101.
