Police have been stepping up patrols after a spate of anti-social behaviour (ASB) problems.

Officers started at St John’s CE Primary School in Radcliffe to deliver an assembly on how children can keep themselves safe this summer.

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Speaking to outgoing Year Six and Year Five students, police discussed online safety, knife crime, ASB, going missing and much more.

A police patrol was carried out with housing association Irwell Valley Homes on the Victoria Street estate, as well as the Water Street and Water Lane flats.

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The visits to residents were conducted in an effort to solve the issues, such as finances, housing and crime.

This was followed by a joint visit to St John’s Court where a flat search took place and was secured due to concerns of drug use and ASB there.

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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police Radcliffe added: “Whilst on the way back to the office, a driver was observed using their mobile phone.

“The offence was blatant, and dangerous.

“The vehicle was stopped on Manchester Road and the driver given a traffic offence report.”