Police dealt with a group of more than 20 youths on Tuesday night, following reports of anti-social behaviour around shops on Broadway and at Stonedale Retail Park.
The youngsters were stopped by officers from Walton Lane Police Station and some were taken home to "shocked" parents", who thanked the police for making them aware of what their children had been up to.
In a tweet, police said: "Good Evening from Walton Lane Local Policing. We responded to anti social behaviour tonight at Broadway shops and Stonedale Retail Park.
