Air port anti-social behavior 'out of control' as police called eight times over summer

Eyre Anti-social behavior near the port has led to disgusted residents calling for more measures to reduce "disturbance." It is criticized as "unbeatable". Caused by a number of teens.

Some residents around the town jetty complain of gangs of teenagers gathering near the old Coast Guard lookout tower on the beach..

Graffiti is also said to be scrawled around beach walls, the historic Watchful Boat, and the coal-resin Gateway sculpture. Garbage is strewn on the ground and glass bottles are crushed on the sand.

A disgruntled resident said many sunny afternoons and evenings during the summer were filled with "complete and utter chaos" and called for further action by the police and the city council. urged to wake up

However, Scottish Police (who have called the hotspot eight times since 1 July) and South Ayrshire Council said they were stepping up patrols to address the issue. there is A

resident told Ayrshire Live:

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"The police and council have completely foiled the conspiracy and have no plans to do anything about this mayhem.

"Many minors have joined gangs, staggered under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and yelled, whined, cursed, screamed, and even urinated in public.

``With the ghetto blaster at max volume, the noise was very loud. We are not interested in the Council to Protect."

Another resident uses social media commented on underage drinking and waste being left behind. Groups of young people were afraid to pass by.

They said: "I was walking my dog ​​at the end of the pier, and I saw young people drinking and smoking weed and throwing glass bottles on the sand. I'm really scared when I see them doing things like this.”

A fourth resident commented:

``We need more cameras and more police patrols. It really hurts when you have to."

South Ayrshire County Council { A spokesperson for 88} said they were working to address the issue, adding: "We are aware of this issue and will step up patrols by his officers active in the community in this area. The graffiti will be removed." Inspector Kevin Lamy said:

"Police officers attended each of these occasions, spoke with those involved, and took them forward. No further police action was required.

" This is a very busy area and we continue to have regular patrols with police officers to not only make locals feel safe, but to engage young people and discourage anti-social behavior.

"If an incident is reported, the police will continue to take appropriate action. Anyone with concerns should speak to a police officer or call the police through 101."