Cudworth Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) has been cracking down on thieves who have been stealing wheelie bins belonging to local residents and setting them alight on land next to Cudworth Bypass, to the rear of the Welfare Park.

The SNT has been speaking to young people found to be socialising on or near to the land and have increased the amount of patrol time their PCSOs spend in the area.

As well as complaints of stolen bins, residents have expressed concerns of the amount of rubbish and debris found in the area. As a result, BMBC recently organised for the site to be cleaned up.

PCSO Supervisor Lee Lucas said: “Police are taking this problem very seriously and will deal firmly with anyone who is found to be in possession of a stolen bin. This is not only an illegal activity, it is a dangerous one and we will do all we can to ensure the issue is resolved.”