Whitby beach left “a mess” on hottest day of year as police speak to youngsters
Whitby Neighbourhood Policing Team responded to a report of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) on Tate Hill Beach on Wednesday April 8.
In a social media statement, the team said the area had been left in a mess, with glass bottles, drink cans, broken glass and other litter scattered across the sand.
With those still present, the team carried out a late night litter-pick together, filling five bags of rubbish.
However, police warned of the impression the litter gives to the tourist economy of the town.
The statement continued: “While those young people spoken with at scene did the right thing by staying to help, it’s disappointing that many others were not phased by the mess they made or the impact this can have on our community.
"Not only does this give a sorry impression to our tourist economy - on which many in Whitby rely - but litter such as glass bottles and broken glass causes a hazard to many other beach users, including our dogs and children.
“Our beaches are a huge asset to our community, and we should all take pride in keeping them safe, clean and enjoyable for everyone.
"Unfortunately, we’re aware of increasing concerns about ASB in this area. We encourage residents to continue reporting concerns while we continue liaising with our partners about the matter.
"We also ask residents and tourists to be mindful of any glass in the area going forwards!”