Youths are committing crimes, motoring offences and antisocial behaviour while hiding their faces

Balaclavas are being banned with a £100 fine for wearing one in a crackdown on crime. Darlington in the North East of England could be the next community to bring in the ban.

The town has seen a rise in youths on quads, e-bikes and e-scooters, wearing balaclavas, committing crime and antisocial behaviour as well as weaving through traffic.

Some have been reported to be throwing food or using racist language. Durham Police received 800 reports of anti-social behaviour in the town between July and August this year, reports MailOnline .

MP Lola McEvoy has told the council to introduce a public space protection order (PSPO) allowing police to fine anyone wearing a face covering. Religious co

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