POLICE have dealt with a youth, who mooned them, as part of an anti-social behaviour (ASB) crackdown.

Officers were responding to reports in Shipley, Baildon, Menston and Burley over the past two weeks.

One individual received a community resolution for public order.

The youth "bared his bottom" to officers and also swore at them, offered to fight them and threw stones at them.

A police spokesperson said: "The abuse they received is not suitable to be posted publically, but included threats to one of the officer's mother."

In total, more than 20 ASB sanctions were issues to youths.

The punishments included yellow ASB warning letters, served in front of parents, and an Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC).

An ABC means the individiual recognises the effect their behaviour has on others and agrees to stop.

They may be offered support to help them with this.

Police can also give out a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

This is a more severe punishment and is used to tackle persistently anti-social individuals convicted of an offence.

Breaching a CBO can lead to up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to £5,000.

The police spokesperson said: "There are sanctions still to be served and evidence is still to be gathered.

"Parents have been offered support and have been very supportive of police action.

"It is very important in the build up to Halloween, Mischief and Bonfire Night that ASB is tackled early.

"Tackling anti-social behaviour is critical to building public confidence and if not tackled can blight the lives of people living within communities.

"Dealing with anti-social behaviour remains a key priority for us."

The general public can aid police in a number of ways.

This includes setting up a Neighbourhood Watch in your area and passing on information to neighbourhood officers.