YOUNGSTERS in Accrington have been throwing stones and snowballs at vehicles in Hyndburn Road.

Police said the problem was mainly occurring between the junction with Oxford Road and Matalan on an evening.

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A spokesman said: “Patrols have increased and community representatives have been liaised with about the problem.

“We urge residents in the Frederick Street, Steiner and Portland Street areas to contact us if they have details regarding the youths responsible.”

“There has already been one very serious road collision in this area not to long ago and nobody wants a repeat of this.”