Penistone Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) confiscated 10 bottles of alcohol from two 14-year-old females last week after they were found drinking in a local park.

On Friday 14 May, PCSOs were advised of the duo by a member of the public who saw them drinking in Penistone Skate Park, off Penistone Avenue.

When police arrived they found the girls holding a bottle of Stella and a bottle of cider.

Both girls had their alcohol seized and were advised of the law around underage drinking and the effects it can have on the community including how it can intimidate people, lead to violence and other anti social behaviour. They also received anti social behaviour letters which were given directly to parents by police, explaining the activities their children had been involved in.

PCSO Joanne Weatherall said: “The skate park is a PACT (partners and communities together) priority so we will continue to focus our efforts there to help eradicate misuse of the site. Young people need to be aware that underage drinking and other anti social behaviour will not be tolerated by police.”