Abandoned Benwick property has been victim of fires and criminal damage caused by youths

Young people have been setting fire to an abandoned property as well as causing criminal damage and antisocial behaviour.

Police have been made aware of the series of incidents which has occurred on Nene Parade in Benwick.

Officers say that they have been working with fire crews and the owner of the building to prevent further damage from occurring in future.

Officers have been patrolling around the area regularly to help prevent further issues from occurring. Picture: Policing Fenland

Work has started on boarding the house up to prevent people entering it without permission.

On their social media platform Policing Fenland, officers said: “We will be patrolling the area regularly and talking to residents in a bid to deter the issues.

Officers have been patrolling around the area regularly to help prevent further issues from occurring. Picture: Policing Fenland
The abandoned house has been set on fire. Picture: Policing Fenland

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