Anti-social behaviour reported at Trawden Community Library

Trawden Forest community centre and library <i>(Image: Google)</i>
Trawden Forest community centre and library (Image: Google)
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Police say they will be paying a visit to schools as they investigate reports of anti-social behaviour in Trawden.

There have been reports of teens causing criminal damage at a community centre and library on Church Street.

Reports have also been made about the anti-social riding of e-scooters and youths kicking footballs at buildings.

The centres, run by the Trustees of Trawden Forest Community Centre in the former Trawden Library, are run entirely by volunteers who told police they find this behaviour “intimidating”.

Police have asked parents to check where their children are and speak with them if they suspect they are engaging in anti-social behaviour.

Officers have obtained CCTV images of the individuals and will be visiting local schools to obtain personal details.

A police spokesperson said: “We have received reports of anti-social behaviour at Trawden library/community centre caused by youths.

"The reports consist of criminal damage, the riding of e-scooters and kicking footballs at the buildings.

“The centres are run by volunteers who give up their free time for a better and happier community. They find this behaviour very intimidating from the teenagers.

"Without the volunteers doing their job, you will have no community centre running. 

 “Do you know where your children are? Do you suspect they could be causing anti-social behaviour? Please speak with your children and ask them to stop as this will not be tolerated. 

 “I have CCTV footage of the individuals, and I will be visiting local schools to obtain the names and addresses. 

 “If anybody has any names of youths you have seen causing ASB locally, please [call police].”

Trawden Forest community centre, shop and library have been approached for comment.

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