POLICE have been mounting extra patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Op Treacle, an annual campaign, has seen community officers providing a visible presence in the run up to mischief night and Halloween.

Warrington Guardian: Community police officers have been mounting extra patrols in the town centre to deter anti-social behaviour in the run-up to HalloweenCommunity police officers have been mounting extra patrols in the town centre to deter anti-social behaviour in the run-up to Halloween (Image: Cheshire Police)

PCSOs have been carrying out patrols in the town centre, Orford Park, Chapelford, Great Sankey South, Stockton Heath, Latchford and various other areas.

Warrington Guardian: Op Treacle has seen police officers mount extra patrols in the run up to HalloweenOp Treacle has seen police officers mount extra patrols in the run up to Halloween (Image: Cheshire Police)

Officers have distributed leaflets to advise shopkeepers not to sell eggs and flour to youngsters.