Gang of yobs branded 'disgraceful' after destroying donated food from Tesco

In a particularly troubling incident on Wednesday, police were called to Tesco on Eagle Street where they encountered a large group of youths who had vandalised food items intended for vulnerable community members.

The incident has sparked outrage among local authorities who described the behaviour as "disgraceful".

A spokesman for Hyndburn neighbourhood police said the youths had targeted the store's food donation section, where items had been donated for vulnerable community members.

"The youths then proceeded to throw the food all over the floor and kicked it about to the point it was unusable," the spokesman said.

The police condemned the actions as showing "total disrespect and disregard" towards both vulnerable residents and those who had made the donations.

Officers immediately responded to the scene when alerted to the disturbance, confronting the large group of young people at the Eagle Street location.

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Police have identified that some of the girls involved in the incident are from the Clayton area of Accrington, and efforts are underway to identify all members of the group.

The force has issued a direct appeal to parents, urging them to take greater responsibility for their children's whereabouts and actions.

"Some parents may not be aware it's their child so we are asking them to double check and take them home if they are a part of this group," the police spokesman said.

Officers emphasised that appropriate action will be taken once the perpetrators are identified.

Local police have confirmed they are working closely with partner agencies to address the ongoing issues of antisocial behaviour in the area.

"We as Police are working with partner agencies and are currently looking at the appropriate actions to tackle the ongoing problem," the Hyndburn neighbourhood police spokesman said.

The collaborative approach comes as authorities seek to prevent further incidents similar to the food donation vandalism at Tesco.

The force remains committed to identifying and taking appropriate action against those responsible for antisocial behaviour across Hyndburn.