Falmouth, Prince of Wales Pier anti-social behaviour

Falmouth Neighbourhood Team said the disorder centred on the pier area over the weekend, where groups of students from local schools congregated in large numbers.

Officers reported that many of those involved were under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and that behaviour quickly escalated.

According to the statement, students were "being abusive to members of the public, being violent towards each other, [and] being violent towards members of public that challenged their behaviour," as well as "abusive to officers that attended" the scenes.

Police said the behaviour had affected the wider community and stressed that it would "not be tolerated".

They urged parents to speak directly with their children about their actions, warning of significant long‑term consequences.

The force emphasised that a criminal record at a young age can have life‑changing impacts. "If the young people are involved and then prosecuted for offences like this, it can influence their life choices and… prevent certain careers and even future travel options," the statement warned.

Officers also said they would consider using anti‑social behaviour legislation to impose conditions on those found responsible, including restricting who individuals can associate with and where they can go to prevent re‑offending. "There will be a zero‑tolerance approach to any anti-social behaviour," they added.

The team stressed that no parent wants their child to face a criminal record and urged families to help ensure young people "enjoy their town, safely, respectfully and behave in a social manner so the whole community can enjoy Falmouth."

Police are encouraging anyone who experiences or witnesses anti‑social behaviour to report it online or via 101, and to call 999 in an emergency.