Police film anti-social behaviour

Those involved in disorder will be captured on camera

Street disorder will be filmed by police officers in a move aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour.

Strathclyde Police said the camcorders would deter anti-social behaviour and reassure the public in crime hotspots.

Patrols in North Lanarkshire will use the technology. An officer will film an incident as colleagues deal with it.

Ch Supt Anne McGuire said: "The cameras are an additional tool... as we look to provide public reassurance and disrupt street disorder."

Police hope footage will provide better descriptions of those involved.

Ch Supt McGuire added: "There is no doubt that this will assist us in dealing with gang activity, disorder and other anti-social behaviour."

Officers in South Lanarkshire were issued with camcorders in August last year.