YOUNG people have been repeatedly seen climbing on scaffolding around Shaftesbury Town Hall.

Police have received numerous reports of repeated anti-social behaviour and are looking to identify the young people involved.

The North Dorset Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) have stepped up patrols in the area to try and stop it happening.

A spokesperson for North Dorset Police said: "North Dorset NPT are on patrol in Shaftesbury following repeated anti-social behaviour involving young persons climbing on the scaffolding currently erected around Shaftesbury Town Hall.

"Police will be looking to identify those young persons involved so we can speak to them. Please encourage your children to remain safe and not climb on scaffolding."