BARRIERS have been installed at the entrance to a Bradford supermarket which had become a magnet for anti-social behaviour.

Earlier this year, the Telegraph & Argus reported that the issues appeared to be centred around yobbish driving.

Black tyre marks spiralled across a large stretch of the car park of the Tesco Extra store in Great Horton.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Some of the marks on the ground earlier this yearSome of the marks on the ground earlier this year (Image: Newsquest)

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

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

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The new barrier at the Tesco Extra car parkThe new barrier at the Tesco Extra car park (Image: Newsquest)

At the time, Inspector Andy Thornton, of the Bradford South NPT, told the Telegraph & Argus: "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).

“Our neighbourhood policing teams will continue to be in the area and respond to calls in relation to anti-social behaviour.”

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.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The car park had fallen victim to anti-social behaviourThe car park had fallen victim to anti-social behaviour (Image: Newsquest)

Following the installation of the new barriers, a Tesco spokesperson said: “We are pleased the car park barrier at Bradford Extra is enabling more responsible car park use and we will continue to work with the council and local police to be a good neighbour.”

“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 still listed as a Great Horton ward priority for police officers.

Earlier this year, the PSPO to tackle nuisance vehicles in the district was extended for another three years in a move welcomed by West Yorkshire Police.

Inspector Nick Haigh, who works with the Steerside Enforcement Team, which tackles the anti-social and criminal use of Bradford’s roads, said: "Anti-social use of motor vehicles across the district continues to be one of the most significant concerns of our communities.”

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.