POLICE say a great deal of work has been ongoing to tackle anti-socila behaviour at the Shaw Street Recreation Ground in Culcheth, Warrington.
It follows conercns raised by Independent local councillor Neil Johnson who says he is “appalled at reports of significant anti-social behaviour on Shaw Street Recreation Ground last weekend.
In the aftermath, he says he has been out speaking to residents to hear their experiences first hand.
As a result, he has pledged to step up his campaign to tackle the problem, since the severity of the incidents seems to have increased.
Cllr Johnson said:””I was shocked and appalled to hear reports of serious anti-social behaviour on Shaw Street last weekend.
“Residents have told me that there were a large group of youths behaving in an abusive and threatening manner, shouting and screaming, running into people’s gardens, banging on doors and threatening anyone who confronted them.
“One of the gates at the exit to the car park has also been damaged.
“This incident has been reported to the police. I will be speaking to local officers as well as the Borough Council to expedite the response to this. As residents have rightly pointed out, anti-social behaviour on Shaw Street has been going on for too long. We need tough action and a more visible police presence.
“Anti-social behaviour, threats and violence in our community will not be tolerated.
“As your indcependent Councillor, I will work tirelessly with local enforcement agencies to stamp it out.”
In response a spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: “A great deal of work has been going on in Culcheth in regards to the ASB. The local officers PC Jessica Shaw and PCSO Georgina Morris have been working on the issues for a number of months.
“There have been a number of young people identified as being involved. The officers have been working in collaboration with local High School and a number of meetings have taken place between police, the youths and their parents.
“Where appropriate intervention pathways have been set up as a way to try and address their behaviour moving forward.
“Officers have also been into the High School every morning last week giving assemblies to each year group about ASB. We will continue to work with together to prevent further issues.”
