All posts tagged: anti-social behaviour

Visitors from north west told ‘go elsewhere’ after ‘unacceptable’ Bank Holiday beach chaos

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Visitors from across the north west have been warned over ‘unacceptable’ behaviour at UK beaches over the Bank Holiday weekend, in which a teenager was attacked and there was parking chaos. Those visiting coastal towns to make the most of the hot weather have been warned by police and local councils following a series of disturbances in the north west, and told to ‘go elsewhere’ if they can’t ‘act responsibly’. During hot weather, beaches at Ainsdale, Formby and Crosby receive an ‘extraordinary number of visitors’, Sefton Council said. But over the weekend, there were repeated incidents of parking chaos and anti-social behaviour, which came at ‘the cost, inconvenience and safety of local residents.’ Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newsletter There were 700 parking fines handed out for illegally dumped vehicles, while a teenager suffered minor injuries “from a bladed weapon” during a disturbance near Crosby‘s boating lake on Bank Holiday Monday. Toilet facilities were damaged as litter was dumped over the beaches and nearby areas. “Inconsiderate …

‘Our Edinburgh neighbourhood is being overrun with destructive TikTok youths’

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Edinburgh residents and businesses hit by a recent spate of anti-social behaviour by young people in their area have revealed the extent of the trouble they regularly face. Locals in the north-west of the capital say they have dealt with youths causing havoc in residential blocks, streets and shops. Some incidents have required the police to attend. Although they added this had always been an issue to some extent, only recently has it noticeably worsened. We previously reported how a private hire driver narrowly avoided a brick landing on his car after it was reportedly thrown alongside stones from a bridge above Crewe Road North last month. Although police attended, it is understood the gang of youths responsible fled the scene. Shops selling food and alcohol in particular have reportedly been targeted for theft and vandalism, especially around the Drylaw area of Ferry Road, and on Pennywell Road. One shop worker told Edinburgh Live: “I’ve had to block the door because kids are coming in with boxes and using them to steal sweets and alcohol. …

Gangs of youths run riot in Clapham for second night

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Gangs of youths ran riot in Clapham for a second night on Tuesday. Scores of teenagers forced branches of Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s and Boots to close in one of south London’s most well-to-do areas. Police made two arrests, and dozens of officers were sent to the scene in an attempt to quell the anti-social behaviour. But the youths refused to obey orders to disperse and faced off against the police. The scenes are the latest in a trend in which large groups of teenagers run riot through shops and high streets. Dozens of officers were sent to the scene in an attempt to quell the anti-social behaviour Last month, footage showed hooded teenagers running through the streets of Wolverhampton, hurling eggs at buses and pedestrians. Hundreds of youths descended on a streetwear pop-up shop in Soho, central London, resulting in scuffles with police. On Tuesday night, a Metropolitan Police spokesman said the force was still at the scene of the disorder, and that two girls had been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a member …

Entire city centre covered by special law for 24 hours because of child yobs

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Police officers in Swansea have been given extra powers to deal with anyone involved in anti-social behaviour. A 48-hour dispersal order, which is granted under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, went into force at midday today, Friday, February 6, and ends on midday Sunday, February 8. Extra powers have also been given for police to issue notices to under 16s, due to what police described as “recent incidents”. For the biggest stories in Wales first sign up to our daily newsletter here The area of Swansea covered by a 48-hour dispersal order to give police wider powers to tackle anti-social behaviour. Under Section 35 of the Act, police officers can instruct anybody who is causing, or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to leave the area. They also have the power to seize any property which officers suspect is being used to cause anti-social behaviour. “The order is a preventative measure following increased reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. There will be an increased police presence …

Police appeal to parents after anti-social behaviour in Welsh town centre

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A police force in Wales has sent a warning to parents of a Welsh town after a “concerning increase” in anti-social behaviour in the area. Gwent Police are asking parents and guardians of youths in Cwmbran to make sure they know where their children are and what they are doing. This comes after an increase of reports of antisocial behaviour in Cwmbran town centre, particularly around the McDonald’s and bus stop areas. Police are pleading for parents and guardians to work with them to keep the community safe. The force released the announcement today, Saturday, January 3, hoping to reach guardians of the youths in Cwmbran. For the biggest stories in Wales first, sign up to our daily newsletter here The statement reads: “Attention Parents/Guardian’s of Cwmbran. We would like to bring to your attention an important matter concerning the safety and well-being of our community’s youth. “Recently, we have observed a concerning increase in reports of antisocial behaviour in Cwmbran Town Centre, particularly around the McDonald’s and bus stop areas. “As responsible guardians, we …