General Chat

Monring sunbeam I hope you grandson and daughter feel better this morning.

The police need to deal with these little hooligans before they too turn into a gang when they are older.

Its a shame you dont have community police - they dont do a lot but their presence is sometimes enough.

we do have community police ,but these little S*ds know they have no power .we haven't slept all night

All I can offer is my sympathy

My son is 12-1/2 and I worry constantly now, not that he'll go off the rails, but what should happen should he end up in the same situation as your grandson. He goes to after school clubs, and its going to be dark even earlier soon, and he wants to walk home alone, an half hour brisk walk, past parts of Harlow Town park & under an underpass..I cant drive so cant pick him up, although in year 7, we walked up to meet him half way.

You would think parents would notice their kids have been drinking, but if they have only had a mouthful or two, then sucked mints, then later gone straight up to their rooms like most sulky teenagers sometimes do, then this may have gone unnoticed.

Its also possible that an adult is buying the grog for them, as most places can be fined if they sell booze to under 18s. Possibly an older sibling has done this for them..

I'm disgusted at the police, but not surprised.

Maybe get your local paper involved to register your disgust but ask to keep personal details private, such as name and exact area.

Or speak to your local MP and register your disgust with them.

Both of the above wont change things, but It may make you feel better !

aww Sunbeam ((((hugs)))) to you and yours.

mildred ,grandson is 12 nearly 13 ,last night was the first night he had been allowed to walk this few yards ,where his mum was waiting for him ,she said she needed to let him get confident walking on his own ,normally he is taken and picked up .

any news from police yet???xx

sadley this is a sign of the times...

last year.....young girl of 13/14 was beening chased on our estate....many adults went to her aid....the gang of at least 60...attacked the adults as well..with sticks..bottles..bricks.....

all fuel by booze.....

many people were hurt....cars damaged..property

police did come and pick lots up...but they also arrested some of the adults for defending themselves

lafter when it all came out it was because...the young girl was supposed to have give another a dirty look

total madness, lack of respect,,,bad manners..and booze..i belive are the causes of thing like this

i hope you daughter and grandson are ok and that the police deal with this matter properly

(((((((hugs))))))

for you and yours

lynn x