Glasgow Times

Yobs hold rave in woods as they flout lockdown

- BY CARLA JENKINS

YOUTHS in Chryston are continuing to flout lockdown laws to rave in woods, despite police warnings. The Glasgow Times has reported since the start of May that youths have been displaying anti-social behaviour in the woodlands area behind Grayston Manor.

The area is a local beauty common with dog walkers families.

Teenagers have been terrorisin­g neighbours with parties, leaving behind bags of broken bottles and playing loud music. After the incident was reported in the Glasgow Times on Wednesday, the yobs were back on Thursday night with worst behaviour yet.

A local resident told were louder than ever.

“We were all phoning the police. This time they left behind drug parapherna­lia and used condoms us: spot and

“They and had blaring early hours.”

They continued: “Police came to the estate and the woods but I don’t think they arrested anyone because they went to the wrong bit.

“Some residents are now scared to approach them after the noise and mess they made.

“It is so unfair. They are so disrespect­ful and it’s actually scary.”

This week, local councillor John McLaren and MSP Fulton MacGregor criticised the young offenders – but it did not stop them.

Sergeant Stephen Shanks, of Cumbernaul­d Police Station, said: “We are aware of concerns raised by the community in the Chryston area and officers are carrying out targeted patrols.

“We received a report of antisocial behaviour around 12.30am on Thursday, May 21, and officers attended to find there was nothing ongoing.

“Our community officers then visited the area later that morning to speak to residents to offer our reassuranc­e and advice.

“We will continue to engage with the community and take appropriat­e action when incidents are reported and offenders are identified.

“Anyone who has concerns about anti-social behaviour in their area is encouraged to contact police by calling 101 as quickly as possible.” music into the

It is so unfair. They are so disrespect­ful

 ??  ?? The youths lefts rubbish lying about in the beauty spot after their latest gathering
The youths lefts rubbish lying about in the beauty spot after their latest gathering

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