Groups of youngsters are causing mayhem across the county – and councillors are calling on the community for support in halting the anti-social antics. Community figures believe mischievous behaviour has been on the rise since the pandemic hit, with young people finding other sources of entertainment among the lockdowns, closures of social clubs and strict Covid regulations. But the fun-and-games has become more serious than ever. In Raffles, Carlisle, youths have been spotted causing damage to property, kicking moving vehicles and climbing on to parked cars for fun. After hearing of the behaviour, Carlisle Police shared an appeal on social media to “know what your child is up to”.