THE car park of a Bradford supermarket has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour – and black tyre marks that spiral across the ground suggest yobbish driving is part of the problem.

When the Telegraph & Argus visited the Tesco Extra store in Great Horton, the marks were clear to see across a large stretch of the car park.

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They were in large circles, indicating the grounds of the supermarket are being used as an open space for drivers or bike riders to do ‘doughnuts’ as they are often known.

Both Tesco and West Yorkshire Police acknowledged that ASB is a problem in the car park and the Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) said it had been going on “for a number of months”.

The store is open to shoppers until 12am every day apart from Sunday and Tesco said it was “exploring options” to bring the problem under control.

“To work with other Police departments, local Council and other partnerships to combat anti- social behaviour in the area of Beldon Road, Ashton Avenue, and the Tesco store,” is listed as a Great Horton ward priority for police officers.

A Tesco spokesperson told the Telegraph & Argus: “We are aware of some issues with anti-social behaviour in the car park of our Bradford Extra store.

“We will continue to work with the council and local police to tackle this and we’re exploring options to deter those involved.”

Inspector Andy Thornton, of the Bradford South NPT, added: "We have been working closely with Tesco and Bradford Council for a number of months to try and resolve the issues.

“A number of environmental remedies are currently under review and we support the Council’s powers under the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).”

The order, which covers the whole of the Bradford district, was brought in following the widely-documented problems with anti-social driving in the city.

It aims to tackle aggressive driving; dangerous manoeuvres; excessive noise; danger to other road users; damage or risk of damage to private property; harassment of individuals from vehicles and any nuisance to another person.

Breaching a PSPO is a criminal offence, dealt with via a Fixed Penalty Notice of up to £100 or by prosecution, where fines of up to £2,000 can be issued.

“Our neighbourhood Policing teams will continue to be in the area and respond to calls in relation to anti-social behaviour,” added Insp Thornton.