GROUPS of teenagers "chillin'" in areas plagued by anti-social behaviour have been moved on by police.

Police patrolling hotspots in Poole said young people have been dispersed and asked to return to their homes.

A spokesman for the Poole Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "We found several groups of our younger residents "chillin".

"Whilst in normal times this is totally cool with us, in this time of national restrictions, it would not fall under an essential activity, as these groups consisted of more than two people from different households.

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"These youngsters were very helpful and understanding of the current situation and dispersed back to their homes."

Areas patrolled included Asda car park, the Allenby Recreation Play Area and Beamish Road Play Area.

Officers urged members of the public to observe the guidelines to keep people safe.