POLICE say action will be taken against anti-social 'boy racers' in Warndon Villages, Worcester after receiving just four complaints from 'distressed' residents.

We have previously reported how car enthusiasts regularly meet up in Tesco car park on Mill Wood Drive but claim they don’t race around Warndon Villages.

However, resident Andy Graham has set up a petition which he plans to present to police and Tesco in an attempt to stop the meetings and alleged illegal racing.

The 57-year-old, who lives on the junction between Mill Wood Drive and Plantation Drive, said he is often woken up in the early hours by revving engines and screeching tyres.

Neighbours have also reported to him seeing cars driving at speeds of 60 or 70mph on the estate’s roads, he claims.

However, car enthusiasts Tim Hill and Bethany-Mae say this is not the case, with the latter adamant the group’s activities are “harmless”.

Tim, 22, who lives in Topham Avenue, Warndon Villages, said there’s usually around 10 people at the meetings but he doesn’t know of any of them breaking the speed limit let alone racing.

Officers from the Warndon Safer Neighbourhood Team have now issued a statement saying they want to reassure residents that action is being taken against anti-social driving in the area.

Sergeant Carl Jones said: "We are aware that the community of Warndon is becoming increasingly distressed regarding vehicle related anti-social behaviour.

"During the last calendar month (December) We have only had four calls from members of the public that directly relate to this problem in Warndon and Warndon Villages in Worcester.

"Patrol officers and the Safer Neighbourhood Team have conducted visible patrols in the area to reassure the community.

"We are appealing to members of the public to report vehicle related anti-social behaviour at the time the incident occurs. This will mean that officers can be more effectively deployed. In particular, please note down the full registration of those vehicles involved."

The Warndon Safer Neighbourhood Team would like to remind residents that social media sites such as nextdoor.com and Facebook are not the appropriate platforms for reporting ongoing issues to the police. These sites are not actively monitored and therefore will not generate a response say police.

Those who wish to raise concerns are advised to report incidents to police by calling 101.