Police have asked parents if they are aware what their children are doing after they moved on a large group of youths from Kearsley Railway Station. on Saturday evening.

Youths were also moved on from residential areas and advice was given with regards to cannabis consumption.

GMP Bolton South put out a statement on their social media, saying: "Patrols have attended a large group of youths hanging around the Kearsley Railway Station. Youths moved on from residential areas and advice given with regards to cannabis consumption.

"Are you aware of what your children are doing tonight?"

Police had earlier posted to say that they were on anti-social behaviour patrols in the area.