POLICE have vowed to crack down on a notorious  dogging spot after 18 people  were confronted having sex with strangers.

Officers made the issue a priority less than a month ago and have confronted  people at night AND during the day.

But they were not found to be committing any offences, and all were instead  issued with a leaflet with guidance on public sex.

Officers vowed to tackle the problem after residents repeatedly complained  about lewd activity in three lay-bys near a family picnic spot.

Undercover and uniformed police officers have been now been deployed to  patrol  around the area.

On a swinging sex website the area is described as: “Three Laybys on the A165  between Coniston and Skirlaugh, North East of Hull. Some couples dogging and  some gays. A known location for action with couples who invite fun.”

Another site comments on the location warning potential doggers to watch out  for the police, a post reads: “Skirlaugh / Coniston A165 (East Riding).

“Warning – Watch out for the police at the A165 lay bys close to the  Transpennine Trail as they are stopping anyone that looks like they maybe  out  for some fun. We started using another Coniston dogging location so if  you want  to meet drop me a line as I’m keep this place just for East Riding  dogging  contacts & friends.”

Anyone caught committing an offence at the site could face arrest and  prosecution for indecent exposure, voyeurism or outraging public decency.