Anti-social behaviour was tackled in Tenby on Friday (July 2) evening, with a large number of youths drinking on North Beach leading to police officers recovering broken glass from the sands.

Issuing images on social media of the aftermath of local youths found drinking and causing ASB at the North Beach late into the evening, Tenby police’s Twitter account posted: “Do you know where your children were last night? - Broken glass, cans and bottles recovered from the beach by officers.

With a large police presence in the seaside resort over the weekends, with Dyfed-Powys Police launching its Operation Lion scheme earlier than normal this year to provide a visible presence throughout the town and its neighbouring village of Saundersfoot, officers were forced to conduct a clean-up themselves, collecting broken glass and litter from the beach.

Operation Lion is a partnership initiative with the aim to ensure public safety and deter anti-social behaviour, low level public order and drink related problems, to make Tenby an enjoyable place to live, work and visit over the forthcoming months.

On the launch of Operation Lion, Dyfed-Powys Police Chief Inspector Louise Harries, said: “Towns like Tenby get busier during the summer season and after a difficult year it is natural people will want to enjoy our beautiful County - we welcome this but need to ensure it is done so safely for all.

“I simply want people to think about their behaviour and the impact it may have on themselves and others.

“As well as extra officers at Tenby train station, there will be extra officers on foot patrol around the town including the harbour area from the early afternoon onwards.

“We are working closely with local businesses and the community to make sure Tenby continues to be a safe and popular destination for all to enjoy,” added Chief Inspector Harries.