A GROUP of youths were caught throwing marbles into someone's garden.

North Dorset Police were alerted to some youths throwing marbles into someone's garden as well as a group of young people on the roof of a library in Shaftesbury last night.

The 'rascals' were found and police will be visiting them and their parents to teach them of the dangers of being reckless.

A spokesman for North Dorset Police said: "We were joined by some youth engagement workers and visited various locations regards to anti-social behaviour we also received calls about marbles being thrown into someone's garden - fortunately no one was hurt and no damage - and youths on the library roof.

"We have identified these rascals and will be visiting them and their parents to educate about the dangers of being reckless."

This week, Dorset Police launched Operation Relentless which is aimed at driving down anti-social behaviour in the county and reminds residents and visitors nuisance behaviour will not be tolerated.