OFFICERS are continuing to tackle antisocial driving at car cruise events in Milton Keynes.

Thames Valley Police has seen more of these events happening as the weather is set to get warmer.

A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) was put in place for officers and roads policing teams to patrol the area in recent weeks.

The aim is to crackdown on antisocial or dangerous driving.

In addition to these patrols, a mobile camera obtained in partnership with Milton Keynes Council allows officers to identify those committing offences and take action after the event.

In the last two months, two arrests have been made and two vehicles have been seized.

Nine people have been informed of an intention to prosecute them for offences and 21 tickets have been issued.

Inspector Lee Brace, from the Milton Keynes neighbourhood team, said: “Car cruise events are a real concern for the local community and often lead to a spike in anti-social behaviour. Whilst not all those who attend these events are dangerous or anti-social drivers, these meets seem to attract this sort of behaviour.

“We have worked closely with our partners to help put the PSPO in place and continue to do so to tackle any negative behaviour at these events."

Inspector Brace added the team can't always respond to all incidents so reviewing camera footage helps them identify offences after the event.

He said: “I want to warn drivers that whilst you may think that your behaviour went unnoticed on the night, that doesn’t mean that you won’t be hearing from us and be dealt with for the way you acted.

“I would particularly urge younger drivers to think hard about the impact a conviction or even a fine could have on their day to day lives.”