Melton Council has put on a record number of events aimed at children and teenagers through the whole summer which has caused a drop in anti-social behaviour complaints.

Kevin Quinn, community safety officer, said: "It seems once young people are positively engaged in activities whether it be sport, arts or just fun events, they thrive on the challenges and exert their energy towards these positive activities rather than the non-positive activities such as causing anti-social behaviour.

"We are really pleased with the impact this year's 'Summer Plus' campaign has had and complaints of anti-social behaviour to the council are much lower than this time last year."

And the police have also noticed the drop in problems.

Inspector Nigel Peters, head of Melton's police said: "We've done a lot of work with the council and outreach youth workers. Our evidence is that anti-social behaviour and all those annoying associated offences seem to be down. It just seems quieter than last summer."

Events to keep the kids off the street have ranged from graffiti workshops, instrument making from rubbish and more organised by the Borough Council, County Hall, police, voluntary organisations and businesses.

This week has also seen Leicester City legend Steve Walsh running his Soccer Academy at Egerton Park.