YOUNGSTERS have been striking fear into the elderly in Malvern by kicking their doors and putting videos of it on TikTok. 

Police have received reports of children kicking in the front doors of particular homes on Whitborn End and Lower Chase Road.

Officers have said in recent days in Malvern one door has been kicked so hard it has caused criminal damage to it.

Now, as a police crackdown begins, Councillor Paul Bennett has urged youngsters to stop this disturbing behaviour.

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PCSO Becky Bullock and PCSO Kev Tudge from Malvern Police have been liaising with schools to help identify those responsible from CCTV images.

Cllr Paul Bennett, who represents Pickersleigh on the district council, told the Gazette: "I think this is quite disturbing really, especially as it appears these homes are being targeted. 

"We don't want anyone being harassed in any way and from what I hear this is causing quite a bit of distress. 

"I am keeping an eye on this, but we are aware of what is going on and trust that the police will sort this issue out fairly."

A Malvern Police spokesperson urged parents to speak to their children about not taking part in a worrying TikTok trend.

The spokesperson added: "Malvern Police are aware of some local children kicking front doors of properties and running away, which they film and put on social media platforms such as TikTok.

"Although the children doing this may think it is harmless fun, it causes the victims a great deal of distress and fear, due to them being elderly or vulnerable.

"We have received reports in recent days in Malvern with one door being kicked so hard it has caused criminal damage to the door.

"We understand that most children are responsible young people and would not take part in such behaviour, however, we urge all parents to advise their children not to be part of the worrying trend and the implications of their actions should they do so.

"This anti-social behaviour is unacceptable and any children found to be responsible will be dealt with accordingly."

Police will be carrying out added patrols, including plain-clothed patrols of the targeted areas.