FRONTLINE workers and community leaders from across the North-East met yesterday to discuss how best to tackle anti-social behaviour blighting their communities.

Staff from police, councils and courts attended the Home Office's anti-social behaviour academy at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland.

Launched earlier this month, the Together ActionLine - 0870 220 2000 - provides expert advice and support for practitioners to help transform the approach of those tackling the problem.

The academy in Sunderland was one of ten events across the country.