Dear Sir,
With reference to Alastair P. G. Welsh’s comment in Newton News on Friday 18th February, 2022 regarding the antisocial attitude of youths in the town centre and surrounding area.
Mr. Welsh asks what can be done about this problem; well here is a good suggestion: how about a uniform Police presence with a zero tolerance attitude, then, as these youths are using threatening words and behaviour, adopt the Public Order Act. I think Section 4 and 5 fit their actions in these circumstances.
I feel that this is the best way forward, if, as Mr Welsh states, ASBO’s are not working.
If this action is adopted and said act used vigorously, I bet the youths get sick before the Police.
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