POLICE have launched a crackdown on disruptive behaviour at the new skateboard centre in Victoria Park, Malvern Link.

The move follows concerns expressed by local residents over noise, bad language and people driving cars and motorbikes onto the park.

Malvern beat manager PC Ian Thompson said: "Malvern is a vibrant, safe place to live. Sadly the behaviour of a few inconsiderate people detracts from the hard work put in by the community and we are no longer prepared to put up with it."

The Malvern Hills Community Safety Partnership, which includes police, district council and youth services, has formed an anti-social behaviour group to tackle the problem.

"We know who is trying to spoil the town for everyone else and those people know we know who they are," said PC Thompson.

"We are united in our determination to stamp out and target the very small minority causing problems for the community.

"The message is simple: we know who you are: if you can't behave, we will deal with your behaviour accordingly."

Jenny Lawrence, Malvern Hills District Council's community safety officer, said: "I am so disappointed and angry that a few disruptive and disrespectful people are spoiling what is a marvellous facility.

"The Community Safety Partnership is determined to tackle the anti-social behaviour of the unpleasant individuals who ruin things for the rest of us."

The campaign was launched on Sunday and two people are so far facing possible prosecution, one for allegedly urinating in a public place and another for allegedly driving without a licence.