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Stratford car park ramps up security after youths spotted on roof




ANTI-CLIMB deterrents have been installed on a roof in Stratford after shocking images recently emerged of a girl doing ballet style dance moves on the top storey of Windsor Street car park.

Residents and businesses in the area have complained bitterly about the plague of anti-social behaviour in the car park which has seen gangs of youths on the roof throwing missiles, vandalism to cars and property and the staging of football games at 1am.

Action was taken with the strategic placing of an anti-climb fixture following a recent meeting between angry residents, police and district council representatives.

Anti-climbing devices and CCTV on top of Windsor Street Car Park
Anti-climbing devices and CCTV on top of Windsor Street Car Park

The Herald reported the public’s concern about vandalism in the car park in its edition dated Thursday 24th August amid fears someone would be seriously injured by youths throwing stones off the roof of the car park. There are also alleged drug deals taking place at the site.

While the anti-social behaviour (ASB) continues, anxious residents remain on alert.

Chris Wall, who lives near the car park said: “The anti-climb kit was installed on Friday 25th which is pretty good considering the district council, police and resident meeting took place on the Tuesday. On Thursday 24th a neighbour called 999 because they saw youths, recognised from prior incidents, collect stones, before the group went up to the top of the car park at about 6pm as he was concerned they might decide to use the stones as missiles.”

No incidents were reported on this occasion.

A further meeting of residents is planned today (Thursday 31st August) where the focus will be on night-time anti-social behaviour at the car park.



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