Youths will be banned from buying eggs and flour as Ripon police crackdown on Mischief Night

Police in Ripon are working with local shops to deter criminal damage and anti-social behaviour on Friday, November 4.

The initiative aims to prevent young people from purchasing items such as eggs and flour which, in previous years, have been thrown against people’s homes, vehicles and other property.

Officers have been visiting retailers and have put posters up making it clear such behaviour will not be tolerated in the run-up to Mischief Night and on the night itself.

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PC Phil Evans, of the Ripon Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We hope this action will be received positively within the local community and we urge parents and guardians to make sure young people are aware of this initiative in partnership with local businesses.”

If you have any concerns about criminal damage or anti-social behaviour as we head towards Mischief Night, please make a report via the North Yorkshire Police website or call us on 101.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.