Castlepollard Local Development Group add other measures are needed alongside increased garda presence.
The chair of a Westmeath local development group says a varied response is needed to tackle increased antisocial behaviour.
Stephen O Brien is making the comments after Castlepollard Town Team wrote an open letter to the Garda Superintendent about the issue.
They are calling for a stronger garda presence at weekends as the local station is not open full time.
Mr. O'Brien says while Gardai are needed, it's just one part of the solution:
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