POLICE have urged parents to "take an interest" in their children's whereabouts around Halloween and Bonfire Night.

North Wales Police said it is expecting a busier than usual Halloween and Bonfire Night period this year.

Police said whilst this is a fun and exciting time of year for many, it can leave many members of our community feeling "anxious, intimidated and fearful".

​A spokesperson said: "Every year police forces encounter problems with anti-social behaviour, so North Wales Police are urging parents and carers to take an interest in their children’s plans to ensure they’re acting responsibly and not causing issues in the community.

"The consequences of anti-social behaviour and criminality can have a long-term impact on a young person’s life, and on those affected by their actions."

#OpBang is an annual campaign whereby partners and local authorities will be working together to help reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour over the coming weeks.

In preparation for #OpBang, officers from Neighbourhood Policing Teams across North Wales have been engaging with young people in schools and youth clubs, organising diversionary activities with the help of funding from the Police and Community Trust (PACT).