A new CCTV camera has been installed in Warwick's St Nicholas Park as police try to clamp down on anti-social behaviour.

Installed at the entrance to Pickard Street, the camera feeds directly to the police's CCTV room and reportedly allows for more coverage than the previous camera.

The news was welcomed by MP for Warwick and Leamington Matt Western.

"Many constituents have shared with me their concerns around anti-social behaviour in St Nicks Park, and how it always gets worse over the summer," he said.

"I have repeatedly raised these concerns with the police and yesterday morning we headed out on a walkabout around the park to discuss the hotspots for ASB and chat with residents about their concerns and what can be done to address them."

He continued: "Some really useful conversations with residents in the park about their concerns.

"The police stressed the importance of reporting any ASB you see to them; it all helps build an intelligence picture and adds to any evidence they may already have.

"We're lucky to have such a wonderful park and we should all be able to enjoy it."

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