Police have been forced step up patrols after eggs have been thrown at people's windows by yobs.

PCSO Reynolds and PCSO Brook took to areas of Shoebury and Southchurch on Sunday (November 22), after receiving a number of reports of antisocial behaviour along Parade Walk and Chapel Road.

Essex Police say a group of youths have been throwing eggs at people’s windows on numerous occasions.

Patrols are now being conducted at various times of the day and night in order to tackle the issue, and enquiries are also being made with the local schools and stores in order to identify the youths responsible.

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