RESIDENTS are "alarmed and distressed" after youths kicked their doors and rang their doorbells.

Police will be increasing the number of patrols they do on Wey Close and Wey Place, in Droitwich, after a number of incidents involving young people.

Droitwich West SNT said it was made aware of youth-related antisocial behaviour (ASB), which involved kicking front doors and ringing the doorbells.

A spokesperson said: "Increased patrols will be carried out to deter such behaviour and to offer reassurance to residents and anyone found to be causing this behaviour will be dealt with.

"Should you have any concerns about ASB or are experiencing ASB where you live, then please report this to us via our website."