Teens dispersed from Cricket Pavilion in Durham City

The teens, who had travelled to the Cricket Pavilion in Durham City, were confronted by Durham County Council wardens after reports of a large group of teenagers engaging in anti-social behaviour. 

After arriving on the scene, wardens say they were met with " a large gathering of youths that were causing a nuisance and drinking alcohol."

The alcohol seized from the teenagers (Image: DCC WARDENS)

According to the warden group, the alcohol was seized due to the youths being underage, and they were dispersed from the patch of land in Durham. 

Following the incident, Durham County Council wardens took to social media to share a warning to teenagers who choose to engage in anti-social behaviour and underage drinking.

The warden group also shared an image of cans, bottles and crates of alcohol that had been seized from the teenagers.

In its online post, the group said: "Neighbourhood Wardens SW51 & SW65 were called to Cricket Pavilion in Durham for youths causing a nuisance.

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"On arrival, they were presented with a large gathering of youths who were causing a nuisance and drinking alcohol.

"As a result of this, the alcohol was seized as the youths were underage and they were dispersed from the area.

"If you are suffering with Anti-Social Behaviour in your area, we ask that you call 101 at the time it is happening. However, if it is a reoccurring problem, please contact our Anti-Social Behaviour Team by visiting www.durham.gov.uk/asb or by calling our customer services team."