A LARGE number of youths were drinking alcohol and causing a disturbance in Middlewich.

Youngsters were seen causing anti social behaviour underneath the bridge at Wardle Lock in Long Lane but dispersed when police arrived.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: "They left behind quite a lot of alcohol, Bluetooth speakers and other bits and pieces.

"The alcohol has been discarded and personal items have been booked into property."

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The incident was reported to police at 8.30pm on Saturday.

Parents who believe their children may have left items behind can contact the police on 101 quoting reference number IML 861840.