More police to tackle town's anti-social behaviour
BBCPolice are increasing their presence in a town centre due to fears over a rise in anti-social behaviour.
Last month a churchyard in Glastonbury had to close because "gravestones were being used as shop counters for open drug dealing" and business owners say they are having problems around the High Street and Market Cross.
Avon and Somerset Police said in response they are "significantly increasing their presence" to take action against those responsible.
Rachel Clark, neighbourhood inspector in Glastonbury, said: "We want to restore that confidence in us in the community and we are taking visible action and tackling all the anti-social behaviour that is in front of us."
Crime figures published by Avon and Somerset Police show that in April, 132 crimes were recorded in Glastonbury and 32 of these were related to anti-social behaviour.
In March, there were 109 total crimes including 19 for anti-social behaviour.
Ms Clark said: "We're taking this very seriously.
"Unfortunately, the good weather brings more people onto the streets, a lot more people drink alcohol and people choose to behave in a way we can tolerate no longer.
"We've got our local neighbourhood team who are being supported by extra officers."
Ms Clark added that police are "constantly monitoring the location with the help of CCTV".
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