A YOUTH has been charged as part of a police crackdown to tackle anti-social behaviour.

West Yorkshire Police said it put dispersal orders in place in Guiseley last week and over the weekend amid public concerns about "intimidating behaviour from large groups of youths".

According to the force, a youth was arrested and charged with three offences, including assault and theft.

The youth was released on bail in relation to two further incidents, with conditions not to enter Guiseley. 

During the time the orders were in place, five youths and one adult were also directed to leave the area, with one youth arrested for failing to comply with a direction to leave. 

Inspector Alistair Crook, of West Yorkshire Police, said: "We will be continuing to maintain an increased presence in the area over the coming days and we hope local people will be reassured by the action we have taken."