SYRINGES and drugs paraphernalia have been spotted in another Worcester street.

This picture shows items related to drug use discarded in Midland Road, near Worcester's Shrub Hill station.

The picture was sent to us by former rough sleeper, Hugo Sugg, saying it is another example that people who need help are not being supported, and shows drugs paraphernalia is not being cleared.

It is the latest in a series of pictures highlighting areas of the city where there is evidence that drug-taking is an issue.

Worcester News readers, who fear drug problems are increasing in Worcester, have recently spoken to us about their concerns.

One picture sent to us was in Angel Street, where a young woman apparently overdosed on drugs, while other readers contacted us about Farrier Street, near Cheshire Cheese Entry, and City Walls bridge.

Mr Sugg said: "If services were adequate, there would be no need for people to be lying in a doorway in the city centre begging for money or drugs.”

Gareth Edwards, director of operations and deputy designated safeguarding officer, said: "We are aware of the recent incidents of drug use on the streets and whilst we are not commissioned to provide specialist support around substance use, we have been working closely with Swanswell and have looked to jointly go to sites that have been identified."

The Worcester News contacted Network Rail, which owns the land, but they were unavailable for comment.

West Mercia Police said this area hadn't been reported to them, and stressed anyone with information or any suspicions about drugs related activity in their community should call them.

Superintendent Kevin Purcell, Policing Commander for South Worcestershire, said: "Although figures do not suggest an increase in drugs related offences in Worcester, we are committed to protecting our communities from the harm that drugs use can cause.

"We will continue to tackle reports of drug use through robust enforcement that targets drug supply, drug related crime and anti social behaviour, and members of our community play an important part in this through the information they provide."

To report an area call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.