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Anti-social behaviour won't be tolerated in West Conwy


February 03, 2021 - 740 views

In response to the increase in reported youth anti-social behaviour over the past few months in the locality, officers in West Conwy will be patrolling known hot-spots over the coming weeks in order to deter and disrupt such activity.

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) may appear to some to be a minor issue, however it can have a major effect on the quality of life of the local community.

Since October, despite the restrictions of the pandemic, local officers have continued to work with Conwy County Borough Council Youth Service to engage with young people and encourage them to consider their behaviour and, as far as restrictions have allowed, to start work on new opportunities that will give young people new skills, offer potential employment opportunities and keep them out of trouble.

Unfortunately, there remains a hardcore of young people who consistently misbehave; this goes, on many occasions beyond childhood antics and causes loss, damage and distress to many other people in the area.

The current climate is hard enough for everyone, without the added nuisance caused by ASB and criminal behaviour. For this reason, North Wales Police have stated that they are taking a robust stance on ASB across the district.

Parents and guardians are reminded that they are responsible for ensuring that their children follow the Coronavirus regulations; and officers say they will take action against the parents of juveniles who repeatedly breach regulations.

"We will be working closely with the Conwy Youth Justice Services to deal with juveniles who commit crime and cause anti-social behaviour. Where required, we will hold parents to account.

"These are tough times for us all, especially the younger generation who rely so heavily on social interaction. We look forward to being able to engage positively with the young people across our district again and to restart work on our projects, as soon as restrictions allow."