Warning issued over groups of youths congregating at railway station in Dronfield

British Transport Police said over recent months there has been an increase in the number of youths congregating at the station - some of whom have been reported for drinking alcohol, committing anti-social behaviour, smashing windows and setting off fireworks.

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"When we have spoken to parents, in many instances they have had no idea that their children are hanging around at the station. This is why it’s so important for them to talk to their children to check where they are and what they are doing and discuss the dangers of straying too close to the railways and the consequences of hanging around there."