Two teenagers were arrested in Downpatrick on Tuesday night after reports of disorderly behaviour.
The males, who are aged 14 and 15, were arrested on Colmcille Road in the Model Farm Estate. Police say the arrests were linked to disorderly behaviour in the area.
Both teens were then de-arrested by officers and brought to their parents. The arrests come after a spate of anti-social behaviour and arson attacks in the Co Down housing estate.
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A statement read: "Police investigating recent anti-social behaviour incidents in the Flying Horse and Model Farm Estates in Downpatrick arrested two young males. Shortly after 11.50pm on Tuesday, 28th June, officers arrested two males, aged 14 and 15, in the Colmcille Road area of Downpatrick on suspicion of causing disorderly behaviour.
"Both males were then subsequently de-arrested and left into the care of their parents. Follow up actions will be taken in respect of these young people in consultation with the Youth Diversion Officer.
"Officers will continue to provide a visible policing presence in the Downpatrick area and police would appeal to anyone who witnesses any anti-social behaviour to contact them on the non-emergency number 101."
Last week, a community minibus was destroyed in a blaze and a car was also torched in an arson attack. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service responded to the car fire and came under a sustained attack from youths throwing bricks and stones.
One resident told Belfast Live that some families are living in fear in their community, and called for statutory bodies to engage with residents in the area to find solutions.
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