POLICE are investigating after anti-social behaviour was directed at students at an independent school in Somerset.

There have been a number of incidents at Downside School, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, near Shepton Mallet.

Vandals have also painted graffiti targeting the students.

Some if the incidents have taken place while students were on the playing fields.

Police officers have met headmaster Andrew Hobbs to discuss the matter.

A Mendip Neighbourhood Policing spokesperson said: "Over the last few weeks we have been made aware about incidents at Downside School, Stratton-on-the-Fosse.

"There have been incidents of graffiti and anti-social behaviour directed towards the pupils while on the school grounds, specifically on the playing fields.

"To try and combat these the Rural Beat Team have met with the head teacher from the school and we will be patrolling the school and the grounds on a regular basis.

"Should you witness any such behaviour please report it to us via 101/999 in an emergency."