Police officers confronted by 'intoxicated' teens in Rural Bishop Auckland park

Durham Police are investigating after some of its officers were confronted by 50 ‘intoxicated’ youths at the end of last week after trying to confiscate alcohol from the teenagers.

The emergency services were called to a grassed area between Bishop Auckland Rugby Club and Etherley Dene on Thursday (June 23) after concerned members of the public had reported 40 youths, who were around 15 years old, drinking alcohol in the area.

After arriving at the field, officers from Bishop Auckland Neighbourhood Policing Team were allegedly faced with 50 ‘intoxicated’ youths in the area, who all attempted to run off after officers arrived.