Latest news with #antisocialbehaviour
BBC News
18 hours ago
- BBC News
Wolverhampton 'to take stand' against anti-social behaviour
Wolverhampton City Council is joining a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in a bid to keep residents Awareness Week, which began on Monday, aims to encourage communities to make a stand against such behaviour by reporting it via dedicated channels and not "suffer in silence".The council and its partners, including West Midlands Police and the Wolverhampton ASB Team, will be carrying out community engagement activities and Intervention Officers and Violence Reduction Partnership will be working with local schools to educate pupils about the issue. There were information pop-ups at Bilston Indoor Market on Monday and Warstones Library on pop-ups will take place at the Avion Centre in Whitmore Reans on Wednesday from 11:00 to 14:00 BST, the Civic Centre on Friday from 12:00 to 13:00 BST and Wolverhampton bus station on Friday from 14:30 to 16:00 Obaida Ahmed said: "We know that anti-social behaviour can cause a great deal of distress, and that's why we're committed to working with the public and other organisations across Wolverhampton to investigate and resolve issues as soon as possible."Statistics show that 56% of victims and witnesses don't report ASB, but nobody should suffer in silence. So, our message is clear – if you see something, make sure you report it."Incidents can be reported to the Wolverhampton ASB Team on 01902 556789, by email via asbu@ or police can also be called on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
RNZ News
20 hours ago
- RNZ News
'Levin invasion': Twelve more arrests over violent King's Birthday boyracer event
Police vehicles were damaged, and two police officers received minor injuries at the Levin gathering. Photo: Supplied/ Video screen grab - The Traffic Fox Twelve people have been arrested and charged in the wake of the King's Birthday weekend anti-social road user gathering in Levin. Police officers and members of the public were injured, fireworks were lit, and police vehicles were damaged during the 30 May gathering. A crowd of 1000 people watched or participated in skids, burnouts, and other driving offences. Police said they had worked tirelessly to gather evidence from the night - reviewing footage filmed by officers on the ground and the Police Eagle helicopter, taking witness statements, and going over information provided by the public, CCTV footage, and videos posted on social media. Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander, said the level of violence and reckless behaviour shown at the gathering was dangerous and stupid. "The crowd became aggressive and riotous, with fireworks, physical aggression, and a vehicle all being used against officers," he said. "Multiple police vehicles were damaged, and two police officers received minor injuries from the fireworks." Five members of the public were also injured, including a woman who was knocked unconscious and left on the ground while people filmed her. About 30 police were deployed after a gathering of more than 200 cars saw antisocial behaviour on the streets of Levin. Photo: NZ Police / Supplied The crowd refused to move for an ambulance, with police having to deploy tactical options in order for emergency services to reach her. As the event unfolded, 10 people were arrested for disorderly behaviour and driving-related charges, and are currently before the courts. "It is sheer luck that there were not more serious injuries, or even death, that night," Grantham said. Police have now arrested and charged 12 people, in addition to the 10 people arrested on the night. "These 22 total arrests are an amazing result for our community and we expect there will be further arrests and charges in the future," Grantham said. The range of charges included possession of offensive weapon, arson, failing to stop to ascertain injury, failing to stop for police, sustained loss of traction, driving in a dangerous manner, driving while disqualified, unlawful assembly, unlawfully in an enclosed yard, and excess breath alcohol level. Seven men aged 18-29, and two women aged 18 and 51 are due to appear in Levin District Court on Wednesday 2, Wednesday 9, and Wednesday 16 July. Three youths are due to appear in Levin Youth Court at a later date. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said anyone participating in this type of despicable behaviour should expect to hear police knocking on their front doors. "The kind of behaviour we saw that night is completely unacceptable, and it puts participants, bystanders, and my colleagues in danger," he said. "Thankfully two officers only received minor injuries, however the situation could have been a lot worse."
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Canmbridge park and ride anti-social behaviour to be tackled
Anti-social behaviour at a park and ride site is set to be tackled after 65 complaints in the past two site at Milton, near Cambridge, is said to be blighted by speeding drivers, revving engines, cars racing and performing stunts as well as playing loud music.A consultation has been launched which proposes introducing a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) aimed at curbing anti-social behaviour and using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and existing CCTV to enforce the order. South Cambridgeshire District Council said the consultation would be open until 1 August. People are being asked their views on the plans to curb the "dangerous and disruptive driving" at the site in Butt Lane. If a PSPO is introduced, anyone violating the rules could be council said the use of ANPR cameras alongside the current CCTV at the site would allow it to track vehicles and issue fines without needing someone to be there at the Bradnam, the Liberal Democrat district councillor for Milton, said: "Anti-social behaviour at the park and ride site has been causing loss of sleep and anxiety for the residents of Milton for years. "We've all been reporting noise nuisance late at night diligently so I am delighted the Public Spaces Protection Order consultation is going ahead and hope the order will be applied soon." Numerous complaints have been made about behaviour at the site directly to the council and also to police and the local community safety group. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Temple Newsam road closures proposed to tackle illegal access
Road closures are set to be brought in near a Leeds park in an effort to tackle vehicle-related anti-social Newsam has been plagued by a "significant increase" in unauthorised traveller encampments, anti-social driving and damage to park grounds, according to a letter from Leeds City Council to nearby attraction, which has a Grade I-listed mansion, parkland, farm and sprawling grounds, is popular with families and also hosts music festivals. The letter, a copy of which has been seen by the BBC, revealed the council is planning to close Elm Tree Walk, which runs to the north of Temple Newsam, to motor vehicles at all times of the day. Sections of two other nearby access roads, Colton Road to the west, and Temple Newsam Road to the north, will also close between 22:00 and 06:00 each night under the plans. The letter said encampments and "illegal vehicular anti-social behaviour meetings" had become commonplace at the site, "particular during night-time hours". It added: "These activities have not only caused substantial damage to the park's grounds, Temple Newsam House and adjacent farm building, but have also impacted the nearby community, raising safety concerns among local residents and park visitors."The council said the proposed closures would help address the problem and encourage "legitimate park use during daylight hours".The local authority told the BBC that a consultation was open until 16 September "so all views can be taken into account before a final decision is made". The Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange (Leeds Gate), which works to improve the lives of travellers in the city, was contacted for council has owned the Temple Newsam estate since 1922, when it was donated to the city by the last family to own the house. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Huge fines to be handed out in popular stag do spot in crackdown on bad behaviour
Holidaymakers in Portugal can expect to face significant fines for a range of behaviours deemed antisocial by local authorities this summer. Visitors to Albufeira on the southern coast of Portugal will be subject to new legislation that came into force on 24 June aimed at curbing 'excessive behaviour' in public spaces. The new code of conduct, which was approved by the Albufeira Municipal Assembly earlier this month, means visitors could be fined the following sums for exhibiting these behaviours: Wearing bikinis or swimwear outside beach or pool zones: fines from €300 (£255) to €1,500 (£1,280) Drinking alcohol in the street, urinating, or defecating in public: fines from €300 to €1,500 Nude or sexual acts in public: fines from €500 (£427) to €1,800 (£1,535) Wild camping, sleeping rough, or spitting in public: fines from €150 (£128) to €750 (£640) Signage will be installed throughout the popular tourist resort in a bid to ensure visitors to the region are aware of the new rules. According to local media, there will be a grace period of public awareness during which time visitors will be warned of the new code rather than facing an immediate fine. In summer 2024, video footage of eight British men dancing naked in a bar in Rua da Oura, Albufeira's main party strip, went viral, prompting authorities to crack down on perceived antisocial behaviour by tourists. City officials fear that such behaviour may do 'undesirable damage to the resident population and the image of the municipality as a tourist destination'. 'People have to start changing their mindset and behaviour,' Albufeira mayor José Carlos Rolo said. 'Our goal is to prevent these issues and not have to act after they have happened.' Mr Rolo has also called on business owners and nightlife staff to ensure tourists are aware of the new legislation. Albufeira follows Barcelona, Malaga, Dubrovnik, Nice and Sorrento in introducing rules to limit antisocial behaviour amongst tourists.
