Throwing knives from window ‘unacceptable’

Tenants in a high-rise block of flats have been warned by a council that throwing knives at people from windows is “unacceptable”.

The warning came days after workmen narrowly dodged a blade which had been flung from the window of a tower block in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire.

Construction workers were in a fork lift truck at West Court, Little holm Place, when they saw the knife hit the ground, just before 1pm on 12 May.

The horrified workers saw a man hanging out of a window in the moments after the knife was thrown.

In response to that incident, West Dunbartonshire Council issued an advisory notice letter to tenants in that block, and two others, which said: “Very recently, we have become aware of incidents where knives have been thrown at persons below.

“This is unacceptable and is now in the hands of the police and our ASB team.

“The perpetrators will be dealt with through the courts.”

Martin Docherty-Hughes, MPfor West Dunbartonshire, said :“This sort of idiotic behaviour is completely unacceptable. Dropping items from high-rises is dangerous and irresponsible and could result in serious injury.

“Thankfully incidents like this are extremely rare, and it’s a relief that nobody was hurt on this occasion.

“I’d hope that any residents who witness such reckless behaviour do the right thing and report it.”