OFFICERS were out on Wednesday night patrolling Horwich town centre including foot patrol around the dedicated anti-social behaviour hotspots throughout the evening.

Officers attended several incidents, disrupting anti-social behaviour including reports of youths with fireworks. They were also involved in a vehicle pursuit where two people were arrested inside the vehicle.

Officers then arrested a female in the Blackrod area who was wanted for a number of thefts.

Police posted on GMP Bolton North Facebook this advice for residents: “Please make sure you know where your children are as the darker nights close in.”