The parents of some teenagers have been warned they face eviction if their children continue to wreak havoc in a North Tyneside community.
Officers from North Tyneside Council and Northumbria Police visited 11 properties linked to persistent youth disorder and crime in the Wallsend area.
They handed out enforcement letters and warned parents to bring their children under control or face further action by the local authority.
Young people aged between 13 and 16 were involved in offences ranging from arson to burglary and a racially-aggravated public order offence.
The action on Monday morning (August 19) was part of Operation Respect; a joint initiative between the council and police which aims to stamp out antisocial behaviour in various parts of the borough.
Richard Mitchell, Community Protection Manager, said: “North Tyneside is one of the safest places in the country to live and Operation Respect plays a vital role in helping to keep it that way.
“Most young people in our area behave in a way that helps make the borough a great place to live, however, the minority who do engage in antisocial behaviour must be tackled with every power we have.
“Our message to the parents is simple – make sure you know where your children are and what they are getting up to. Antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated in North Tyneside and we will take whatever action is necessary to keep the peace and ensure the safety of our residents.”
Enforcement letters were handed over at properties on Philiphaugh, Eden Street, Richmond Park, Cross Avenue, Farndale, Belsay Avenue, Bodmin Close, Bowness Avenue, St Cuthbert’s Road, Martin Road and Headlam View.
Sergeant Richard Hay of the Wallsend Neighbourhood Police Team, said: “Tackling antisocial behaviour is one of our main priorities, so it’s important that when residents report these matters they can have trust and confidence that something will be done.
“By working in conjunction with North Tyneside Council we are able to identify the most problematic youths. They may be under 18 but they’re causing real misery for the community and it’s important that we take positive action and listen to people’s concerns.
“This operation is a stepping stone to further action if they continue to behave this way.”
Residents can report criminal or anti-social behaviour confidentially to the Police on 101 (dial 999 in an emergency) or to the Community Protection team on 0191 643 3333, by email to community.protection@northtyneside.gov.uk, by Twitter @NTC_ASBTEAM or by visiting the ‘Report It’ section of the council’s website.
