Increased patrols after reports of “youths trying to damage and access empty buildings” in Llangollen

North Wales Police have stepped up patrols around empty and disused buildings in Llangollen.

It comes after reports over the festive period of youths trying to damage and access empty buildings in the town.

A police spokesperson confirmed that work is ongoing to combat this issue which includes foot patrols, target hardening to the buildings making them safe and secure and also to work alongside the owners.

Patrols are predominately focusing in areas that have buildings that are empty and unoccupied

Other agencies will be involved as part of partnership working.

A spokesperson said: “We don’t believe the youths are from the area and that this could have been happening just over the Christmas period whilst being off school/college.”