RESIDENTS of Newton Aycliffe are being encouraged to attend a meeting aimed at cutting crime in the area.

A Neighbourhood Watch group will be launched in Greenfield Meeting Hall, on the Horndale housing estate, on Monday.

Police representatives will give a talk on drugs awareness and anti-social behaviour and everyone in the local community is invited to attend.

It is also hoped to start a Junior Neighbourhood Watch scheme in Horndale, similar to the project which is currently thriving in the west ward of Newton Aycliffe.

Further information is available on (07967) 901477.