POLICE have been stepping up patrols throughout the Vale this morning.

In a tweet shared earlier this morning, it was revealed police had been out patrolling Eckington, Bredon, Elmley Castle and Great Comberton.

Evesham police were patrolling Great Comberton after the recent reports, on Monday night.

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A spokesperson said: Following recent concerns from residents of suspicious activity in Great Comberton, police were out and about Monday night on patrols.

"PC Gardiner and PC Albutt conducted high visibility patrols in the area in the rural areas."