A NEW CCTV camera has been installed at the Old Mill in West Harnham.

Salisbury City Council said the camera, which provides coverage of both sides of the Town Path,  is needed due to incidents of anti social behaviour near the pub on the River Avon.

“There has been some distressing anti-social behaviour in the Town Path area in recent years, and this has had a particular impact on the Old Mill, a popular destination for tourists as well as locals, where the current owners have invested a lot of money in improving facilities,” said cllr Annie Riddle of Harnham West.

“This camera will feed straight into our central CCTV control room. It will provide high quality images of the culprits, improving the chances of identifying and tracking them and of spotting offences as they happen, enabling a prompt response.

“This initiative is the result of city councillors and officers working with the local PCSO, residents and the hotel staff to try to stop a few troublemakers spoiling other people’s enjoyment of one of the city’s most beautiful areas.”

The installation of the new camera follows consultation with local residents and businesses, as well as Wiltshire Police.