People living in Lingwood and Acle have been terrorised by 13 teenagers during a spate of anti-social behaviour. 

Over recent months, locals have reported a series of incidents, ranging from "knock and runs" to stones being thrown at houses.

The actions have caused significant distress to the local community, especially to more elderly victims.

After receiving numerous complaints, officers launched an investigation, and after using local knowledge and CCTV footage, 13 teenagers were identified as being involved in the issues. 

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On Friday, Broadland Police officers, PC Chambers and PC Nairn, arranged a joint intervention with Acle Academy High School, where the teenagers attend school. 

They discussed the incidents and educated the students on why their actions were not acceptable.

Ten of the teenagers have been issued Anti-Social Behaviour Stage 1 letters by the Operational Partnership Team and officers will continue to monitor their behaviour.

A spokesman for Broadland Police said: "Reassurance work is ongoing with the victims and wider community that was affected by this groups.

"We know the frustration and sadness that constant anti-social behaviour can cause, and we strive to stamp this out wherever possible, using a variety of investigation methods and partnership work."