A recent increase in anti-social behaviour in Llangefni has been condemned by community leaders, and members of the public are urged to report any incidents to the Police.
Representatives from North Wales Police, Isle of Anglesey County Council, Llangefni Town Council, Llangefni Football Club and Llangefni Social Enterprise have met to discuss concerns raised by the public.
Many local residents have approached the Town Council voicing concerns about large crowds of young people gathering outside local supermarkets and causing a nuisance by intimidating shoppers and passers-by.
There have also been incidents of criminal damage to the Urban Sports Park, Dingle Local Nature Reserve, as well as the public toilets near Iceland.
After the Urban Sports Park was damaged, Llangefni Social Enterprise worked with the young people involved and their parents as part of a restorative justice project to make amends for the criminal damage caused. CCTV was installed at the Urban Sports Park during construction, and it was the use of this CCTV that enabled the offenders to be identified.
Alleged drug taking and drinking alcohol in public spaces has also been reported, as well as instances of shoplifting. The fire at the old school on Chapel Street, which happened in late December, is also believed to have been set deliberate and North Wales Police are currently still investigating.
District Inspector for Anglesey, Llinos Davies, said, “Concerns have been raised in relation to anti-social behaviour and offending by young people in the Llangefni area. In October half term local PCSOs organised a project focused on diversionary activities for young people living locally. Another similar project has been arranged for February half term. This work is evidence that local police are committed to working with partners to prevent further escalation in behaviour and incidents. However young people as well as their parents/ guardians need to understand that there are consequences to criminal and anti-social behaviour and such behaviour will not be tolerated by local police”
Cllr Alun Mummery, Portfolio Holder for Community Safety, added, “We are becoming increasingly aware of the concerns of local residents, and are working with other agencies to bring this spate of anti-social behaviour to an end.”
“We are urging members of the public to report any concern to the police as soon as possible”.
“The Llangefni Youth Club is held every Monday and Thursday evening, 7pm – 9pm. Llangefni is also home to a football club, rugby club, and boxing club. Young people are encouraged to try out a new sport or hobby along with their friends.”
Parents are reminded to be aware of where their children are, and what they may be doing in their free time. If they have concerns about their child and their behaviour, they should contact Teulu Môn who can support families and give advice and assistance to children and teenagers.
Members of the public are urged to report any incident or concern to our local policing team by calling 101, or via North Wales Police website. There are a number of powers available to the Local Authority and the Police under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
Contact details:
Teulu Môn: 01248 725888 (Monday – Friday) during normal office hours.
North Wales Police: 101, or 999 in an Emergency. You can also report non-emergency matters via their Live Chat feature on their website.
Ends 28.01.2020
For further information: Ceri Cooper, Communications Unit (01248) 752129
Caption: Councillor Alun Mummery (Portfolio Holder for Community Safety), and local county councillors Bob Parry, Nicola Roberts and Dylan Rees, with PCSO Carwyn Gilford outside the Llangefni youth shelter which has suffered as a result of anti-social behaviour .