North Wales residents have slammed the idea of fining people in the street for swearing after it was introduced in Kent.

After residents in several towns in Thanet, Kent, including Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs, started receiving £100 fines for using "abusive language which may cause distress" under new public space protection orders (PSPOs), we questioned if people should also be fined for swearing on the streets of North Wales.

David Ball said: "Crazy, next you’ll be fined for farting."

The sentiment is shared by many locals including Cherri Thomas who added: "It is a bit late to fine people now what would the money be spent on they will be fining people for blurping or farting next."

Residents cited concerns about the impracticality of such fines and highlighted that resources might be better deployed elsewhere.

Maggie Roberts pointed out: "Just try policing that!

"Councils haven’t got the resources to tackle litter louts or dog owners who don’t pick up their dog poo."

Gail Metcalfe echoed this opinion with several points, asking: "Ridiculous question, but the answer is NO.

"1 How would the fine be imposed and collected?

"2 How many operatives would need to be on the streets to apprehend those who swear?

"3 One person's swear word is another person's adjective, verb, noun etc."

Claims of overreach were also shared.

Wendy Foden-Whickett said: "We won't be able to breathe soon.

"Don't do this, don't do that."

Sylv Oldham shared similar thoughts, asking: "What next, fined for breathing."

However, some residents agreed that while a fine was extreme, respectfulness in public was essential.

Martyn Jones wrote: "So we need to employ more people to listen to people?

"Rubbish.

"There should be some respect though but times have changed a lot."

Judy Albinson made a plea for politeness, saying: "I do object to people swearing when they're talking to me but isn't this going a tad too far - people treat me with respect and that's all I ask!"

Samantha Peacock brought a wider perspective, saying: "Have you seen the state of the world and this is what’s bothering someone."

Mary Smith pointed out: "No way. I just don't think gosh darn it will quite cut it.

"Plus depends on the way it's said.

"As some people like banter or jokes.

"Now if it's aimed at someone there is a law for that.

"It's called breach of the peace."