Late-night ball games must stop
Teenagers kicking footballs up at windows late at night are terrifying elderly residents.
People living in Lismore House overlooking Oban’s Station Square are fed up with being frightened by the youngsters playing games.
Councillor Roddy McCuish has taken up residents’ concerns and it has been reported to police.
‘There are signs up making it clear that no ball games should be played in that area. This behaviour is unacceptable. It’s going on late at night up to and after 11pm on some occasions. These teenagers are trying to kick balls off the building. They are terrorising the people living there. It’s not fair.’
Councillor McCuish said apart from a couple of holiday flats, the majority were privately owned and lived in by older people.
‘It’s being going on for a while now and seems to be getting worse and worse. It has been reported to police now and I’m hoping that will make a difference.
‘I don’t want to be a killjoy for young people and I know it’s important for them to be outside and getting exercise but terrifying older people in their own homes is not a game to be played.
‘It’s frightening for the people in those flats. Things happening like that can wear you down. Even when it’s not happening, you can’t relax for waiting for it to start up again.
‘I want to get the message out that these ballgames must stop. I’d appeal to parents whose children are out in the evenings to make sure you know what they are doing.’
Chief Inspector Marlene Baillie said: ‘We are committed to reducing crime and anti-social behaviour in our communities in order to keep people safe.
‘Community policing is at the heart of what we do and officers work closely with partner agencies to try and divert young people into more worthwhile pursuits as we are acutely aware of the upset that any form of anti-social behaviour can have within a community.
‘We have officers patrolling in the area and anyone with any concerns should contact Police Scotland on 101.’