Police in Tenby will be cracking down on the disorderly behaviour of stag and hen parties, it was confirmed this week.

A zero tolerance policy and extra patrols will be undertaken in a bid to "supervise the groups" and 'alleviate the concerns of holidaymakers and residents," Inspector Ewan Davies, of the town's police station, revealed on Monday following a meeting when the growing problems regarding the popularity of the town as a destination for the weekend parties came under the spotlight.

Increasing numbers of 'stags' and 'hens' have been visiting the town in recent weeks and their rowdy, drunken and inappropriate behaviour has been causing widespread concern.

Only last week, a letter was received by Tenby town council from a local hotelier who was concerned about the antics of the groups and he feared the town could become 'the stag capital of Wales and a no go area for ordinary law-abiding people.'

But although still welcome at the resort, the party-goers are now being urged to behave by the police and consider others.

"It was acknowledged that concerns have been raised by visitors as to the impact on tourism by a small number of disorderly stag and hen parties," Insp. Davies told the Observer after he had met with town councillors, members of the local LVA, the Hotels and Restaurants Association and the Chamber for Trade and Tourism.

"Under the Crime and Disorder Act, the meeting was a multi-agency problem-solving discussion," the officer explained.

"A number of resolutions were agreed by the group, with the priority being increased police presence to supervise these groups and to alleviate the concerns of holidaymakers and residents.

"Another consideration of the group was the introduction of a by-law banning the drinking of alcohol on the streets," he continued.

"The members also agreed to write to the Chief Constable, their MP and AMs, highlighting their concerns over the weekend activities."

Inspector Davies emphasised that there would be "extra foot and vehicle patrols in Tenby" and he stated that "all groups are welcome in Tenby provided they behave and appreciate the concerns and feelings of other holidaymakers and residents."

"It is all about positive impact policing and a question of co-operation between everybody," commented Sergeant Howard Lloyd.

"Any disorder or unruly behaviour will be dealt with promptly," stressed Insp. Davies.

"Officers will be showing zero tolerance," he warned.

"We would ask that anyone who observes any disorderly behaviour or has any concerns or complaints regarding Tenby in general that they contact the police immediately or failing that write to us by letter," he added.