Drug needles found again near Leamington park - police step up patrols

Police have stepped up patrols near a Leamington park due to ongoing problems with drugs and needles.

The area Grove Place and Eagle Recreation Ground has suffered from the problem for many years but officers said they are back at the area again due to reports of needles.

"We have been patrolling the area this morning and those patrols will continue going forward in the hope of catching those responsible," said Leamington Police.

"We are aware of an ongoing problem of used needles and other drug paraphernalia being discarded in the area of Grove Place and Eagle Rec."

Leamington campaign group 'Change Your Life, Put Down Your Knife' recently took part in a 'knife sweep' of that area and found more than 50 used needles - mostly without the caps on the end.

Today (Tuesday) community group Leam Trash Friends carried its own clean up of the park and removed over 100 used needles from across the park boundaries.

"We are pleased to advise the area has been made safe from sharps," they said.