STUDENTS from Hexham's Sele First School have been getting creative to help tackle anti-social behaviour in the local community.

Pupils aged four to nine designed posters to be displayed around the town's Sele Park to highlight how litter, dog fouling and graffiti impacts the community.

The project was funded by the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner’s Community Remedy Fund which supports victims of crime, tackles anti-social behaviour and promotes crime prevention. 

Pupils met with Northumberland Adolescent Service and Community Safety to discuss how crime impacts local communities and were asked to enter a competition to design posters to be displayed in and around the park and Abbey Grounds.

Winners from Early Years, Key Stage One and Key Stage Two were selected and received prizes from Mayor of Hexham, Coun. Trevor Cessford, Tony Thompson from Northumberland Adolescent Service and Emma Beniams from Northumberland County Council’s Community Safety team.

Coun. Liz Simpson, deputy business chairman at Northumberland County Council said:"Most residents treat Northumberland with care and respect but we do occasionally see anti-social behaviour in our local areas.

"We are committed to ensuring this behaviour is tackled and not tolerated so it’s extremely positive to see young people enthusiastic about helping to spread the message and promote safer communities."