A gang of youths is reportedly hurling abuse towards people in Gidea Park - with police urging residents to report anti-social behaviour.

A complaint was made to police about the group of boys, a spokesperson for the Met has confirmed.

Residents took to social media to warn others.

One anonymous member on a Facebook group said: “Just driving back from Hornchurch, creeping along to the Drill roundabout when I saw a group of 4 boys harassing a woman as she was walking past them.

“I had my window down as it was quite warm, and as I drove past, they chucked Lucozade in through the open window."

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Another member shared that a group of boys screamed at her 82-year-old mum, and when she retaliated, they were threatened with physical abuse.

The Met Police spokesperson said: “We can confirm that we are aware of a group of male youths in the area of Gidea Park being abusive toward pedestrians and motorists. 

"A report has been made, but there have been no arrests made.  

“We urge local residents to report any instances of anti-social behaviour or crime via 101 or call 999 in an emergency.”