POLICE are ramping up patrols due to bus stops being damaged.

Officers are cracking down on unacceptable behaviour after being made aware of bus stops on Castle Lane West being smashed.

Shelters have been taped up after glass panels were destroyed.

Posting on social media, police in Bournemouth said: "Bournemouth North NPT have been made aware that bus stops along Castle Lane West has been damaged recently. Officers will be conducting high-vis patrols around the area and challenging any unacceptable behaviour."

The Daily Echo has contacted Dorset Police for more information.