Walsall's new Oak Park Leisure Centre targeted by yobs causing damage
Youths are already causing problems at a new leisure centre in Walsall, say police.
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The West Midlands Police Aldridge North and Walsall Wood neighbourhood team will step up patrols at Oak Park Leisure Centre after being alerted to young people damaging facilities at the site.
The leisure centre opened on August 9.
Sergeant Joanne Winters said: "The neighbourhood team have received a number of reports that a group of youths are gathering around the new Oak Park Leisure facilities.
"They have been causing general ASB issues and damaging property.
"Officers have been conducting regular patrols and have identified and engaged with a number of youths."
