This is why police were called out to St Annes Square for second weekend running
“A group of youths were dispersed by our officers from the Neighbourhood Police Team”
Police were called out to St Annes Square for the second weekend running after reports of a theft and a group of young people gathering outside a convenience store.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We were called at 6.34pm on Sunday 3rd May to Tesco Express, St Annes Road West, St Annes, to a report of theft of buzz balls alcohol.
“Later, a group of youths gathered outside the shop and were dispersed by our officers from the Neighbourhood Police Team.”
Tesco was contacted for comment.
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The incident follows one in the same area on Saturday, April 25, when officers were called to reports of an assault.
Two boys were taken to hospital with stab wounds for treatment and a 13 year old boy and a 16 year old boy, both from Lytham St Annes, were arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm, criminal damage and affray.
They were bailed with conditions while inquiries continued, said police.