A DAY of Action was carried out by Local Policing Teams in Mid Devon to reduce anti-social behaviour on Thursday, December 6.

In Crediton plain-clothed and uniformed officers patrolled the town.

One youth was detained by two plain-clothed officers after initially running away.

The youth was seached and drugs were found.

Crediton Police said the investigation is ongoing and any offences will be dealt with appropriately.

A Crediton Police spokesperson said afterwards: “It is important that we reassure our local communities that action will be taken when issues such as anti-social behaviour starts to impact on local communities.

“More action is planned and will be ongoing across Mid Devon in the near future”.