Residents in Tywyn have defended a group of children who broke glass bottles and threw stones in the town on Friday night.

The incident, in which the youngsters were allegedly seen vandalising a Victorian shelter, was reported to the town council and police, but some residents have taken to social media to side with the youths.

One resident, who did not want to be named, said: “Did anyone stop to have a word with them? I know they can be little sods but come on folks we’ve all been young, there just wasn’t social media then to spread the word so quickly. Let’s work with them not against.

“Maybe the council could arrange a talk with the school to show how much everything costs; get them doing stuff, get them to have an input in the town.

“I know a lot of hard work goes into keeping the town as it is; I don’t doubt that at all, but let’s work with them.”

Tywyn town councillor Anne Lloyd-Jones told the Cambrian News that it’s a shame people can’t respect the town.

She said: “We are trying hard as a council to tidy the town and it’s unfortunate that people trash it.

“It’s sad to see this happen so soon after the planter being pushed over in the train station.

“People work hard to make Tywyn look as nice as possible.”

A North Wales Police spokesperson said: “We received a call at 8pm on Friday reporting that the Victorian shelter on the prom was being vandalised. Enquiries are ongoing.”

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