Police are cracking down on nuisance drivers having late night gatherings in car parks across two Kent districts.

Over the past month extra patrols have been attending the Fountains Retail Park and Knights Park areas in Tunbridge Wells, amid concerns around revving engines, racing of vehicles and other dangerous driving manoeuvres.

Measures are also in place to address concerns in areas of Tonbridge, including car parks in Sovereign Way.

Police also continuing to use powers which enable them to issue warnings to drivers, who use vehicles in a dangerous or antisocial manner.

These warnings means if they are caught in the act of using a vehicle in relation to antisocial behaviour again, within one year, they will have their vehicle seized.

The force is also working with the local authorities and car park operators to see what further measures can be introduced to deter nuisance drivers.

Options include installing CCTV cameras in areas where there have been issues.

Chief Inspector Dave Pate said: "Whilst we appreciate there are people who simply want to meet up with friends and who may have an interest in cars, we are also very aware of the disturbance and distress caused to local residents that might be caused as a result of noise and other antisocial behaviour.

"It is simply not acceptable and I can assure everyone we are working very hard to stop this from happening.

"Dealing with anti-social behaviour is a key priority for Kent Police, but it is also important that residents continue to report any incidents to us, particularly when they are happening. If possible also take down any number plates."

To report anti-social behaviour call police on 101.