A MEETING to tackle anti-social behaviour in a Darwen street is set to take place tomorrow.

Sudell ward councillors and police officers will be discussing violence and vandalism which has been taking place recently in Olive Lane skatepark and playground.

The meeting is also set to be attended by the borough council’s Transforming Lives team.

Cllr Jane Oates, Sudell ward representative for the borough council, said: “I will be sharing residents’ views from a recent survey and I would like police input on how they can increase their presence in the area.

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“We need to make this park as safe as possible for our children.

“I will be reporting back to executive member for environment Cllr Jim Smith.”

Cllr Smith has said he is considering turning the park into an open play space for children to try to stop yobbish behaviour.

The council’s Transforming Lives programme works with vulnerable families and individuals in the borough to prevent poor health and social outcomes.

Earlier this month a 14-year-old boy suffered a fractured skull after being attacked with a hockey stick in the skatepark.

His 15-year-old friend also suffered bruising to his mouth and damage to his teeth.

The private meeting will be at Darwen Town Hall in the afternoon.