POLICE and housing officers joined forced for an anti-social behaviour blitz on Burnley's Brunshaw estate.

During the week-long crackdown, alcohol was confiscated from youths and two were warned for using off-road bikes illegally.

Nuisance tenants were also visited and warned they could face eviction if their behaviour did not improve.

Community beat manager PC Janet Cowley said: "The blitz was in direct response to community concerns raised at local Police and Communities Together (PACT) surgeries and it had two aims.

"Our first aim was to make sure that residents, particularly youngsters, were aware of the parks, play areas and other facilities available where they could enjoy sports and social activities.

"The second was to ensure those who ignored these facilities and instead chose to hang around the streets and cause a nuisance, knew what the consequences could be."

PCSO Emma Harrison added: "Letters were posted to residents telling them of our action and the majority of law-abiding residents took note and supported our action.

"Those who didn't support our work paid the price. That included six people who received penalty notices for disorder, 12 youths who received warning letters, three who received acceptable behaviour contracts and two families who were visited and warned about motorcycle nuisance.

She said "It was a very successful week and we are pleased with the outcome, but this does not mean we are going to slacken off from now on - if anything we will be out in force stronger then ever."