North Wales Police have today provided an update on a number of incidents involving young people which have been affecting communities from right across the county.

Over the last few days, it has been reported that youths have caused significant damage to both Ysgol Ffordd Dyffryn and Ysgol Tudno in Llandudno. As a result of this several suspects have been identified and one youth was arrested yesterday for these offences. It is likely that further arrests will be made.

Following reports of significant damage been caused to a number of vehicles at a business in Mochdre, Conwy's Coastal team said: "Again another youth was arrested yesterday for this offence, as well as for separate offences of public order and assault.

"Finally after a report of a burglary of a business in Llandudno where a large quantity of Vape products were stolen we are able to confirm that three suspects, again all youths, have  been arrested on suspicion of burglary and are also currently in custody."

"This is all in addition to another youth who was arrested and remanded in custody to Llandudno Magistrates court on Tuesday for a theft offence and breach of previously imposed bail conditions".

Sgt Ball from the Colwyn Bay Neighbourhood Policing Team has said “We are aware that our community has suffered significantly due to the utterly unacceptable behaviour of a small minority of youths from the local area who seem to have no regard for others or for the misery they are causing to the communities they live within.

"We have taken robust and targeted action against this group already and today is proof that we will continue to do so. My team and I are aware that this situation is upsetting and frustrating for the victims and the community and would like to assure you that we are doing everything possible to try and improve the situation for you all."

"We have been, and continue to, work with all our partners to tackle this issue from all sides including diversionary work to prevent offending, working with housing, social services, education, Conwy County Council and others.

"The problems caused by these youths cannot be resolved by the Police alone and it is critical that all agencies work together to fix these issues. My team will continue to try and work towards a joint problem solving approach with these partners but were it is required the message is clear that we will make arrests and send offenders to court when this is appropriate”.