Police officers are to increase patrols in Tywyn in a bid to deter anti-social behaviour.

North Wales Police says its officers and PCSOs have met with a number of local businesses and community members after concerns were raised over anti-social behaviour in the town after school hours.

Police said: "Local officers and PCSOs have been engaging with local business and communities following concerns around anti-social behaviour in Tywyn after school hours.

"They have attended and spoken with staff and community members at numerous locations including Co-op Tywyn, SPAR Tywyn, Byw’n Iach Bro Dysynni and Tywyn Baptist church.

"Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated within our communities. Officers and PCSOs will be conducting increased patrols of the area to deter this behaviour."