YOUTHS are wheel-spinning cars, smoking marijuana and starting fires at a Kidderminster park, according to a local resident.

The man, who asked to remain anonymous due to fear of being targeted by the unruly teenagers, has claimed “idiots” are turning Borrington Park into a den of anti-social behaviour at night.

Wyre Forest District Council councillors and police officers have however denied the area is a big problem, stating any community concerns raised are dealt with appropriately.

“It is really affecting my life and my family’s life and we should not have to go through this”, said the Borrington Road resident.

“Young people are using the car park and local roads as a race track and the dangerous driving could end up in a tragic accident – children’s lives are at stake.

“The park seems to be a big meeting place for youths who drink alcohol, blast out loud music and even play football at 2am.”

The aggrieved local added that his fence was kicked in during the summer after he attempted to challenge a youth for urinating on his property, while several other incidents have left him “worried and concerned” for the safety of his children.

West Mercia Police confirmed that reports of anti-social behaviour – including youths setting shrubs alight and smoking marijuana in their cars – had been logged throughout July, August and September.

But neither the police’s actions nor the efforts of the district council have impressed the Kidderminster man.

He said: “I am annoyed that nothing is being done and I feel let down as a local taxpayer.

“A simple solution would be to lock the car park gates earlier.”

PC Philip Green, of the Kidderminster East Safer Neighbourhood Team, however played down the resident’s concerns, stating the park is “not a big problem” despite some incidents of anti-social behaviour.

He added that the police are monitoring the situation, checking the park during patrols and dealing with any offences accordingly.

Two district councillors for the Offmore and Comberton ward have similarly rejected claims the park is a troublesome hotspot for anti-social behaviour.

Conservative Rose Bishop said: “Issues are only sporadic and once we are notified of any incidents then they are investigated and where possible action is taken.

“We have a very close working relationship with other agencies and information is shared between us all, such as when registration numbers of offending cars were passed to the police.

“Most of the concerns are people’s misconceptions. We can’t have a community park and say young people can’t use it and I would rather see young people using a facility than hanging around on street corners.”

Liberal Fran Oborski added: “Nobody complained about Borrington Park at a recent Partners and Communities Together meeting, but I will now raise the concerns with the police immediately.”