Teenagers who were involved in antisocial behaviour in Killingworth have been visited at home and given a stark warning as part of Operation Respect.
North Tyneside Council and Northumbria Police launched their latest operation before sunrise on Wednesday morning, calling at properties in Killingworth, Camperdown, and Wallsend.
The Community Protection Team handed over breach of tenancy warnings and legal action letters, while section 59 warning were issued by their Police colleagues for the seizure of an electric scooter.
It followed a series of incidents in and around the town and shopping centre and was part of Operation Respect; a joint initiative between the council and police which aims to stamp out antisocial behaviour in parts of the borough.
Ritchie Mitchell, Community and Public Space Protection Manager at North Tyneside Council, said: “The majority of young people in North Tyneside are law-abiding, respectful, and do their families proud. Unfortunately, there is a small element which persists in causing trouble and making life difficult for everyone around them. This operation should be a wake-up call for them and their parents and a chance to mend their ways, starting now.”
“Our partnership with the Police is hugely effective and, as we have demonstrated many times in the past, we will not hesitate to take action to keep our communities safe and make sure those responsible for antisocial behaviour are dealt with in the right way.
Chief Inspector Colin Lowther, who is in charge of Northumbria Police’s North Tyneside Neighbourhood Policing Teams, said: “I hope this acts as a strong warning to others – action will be taken against you if you cause anti-social behaviour that impacts the local community.
“We want people who live in, work in and visit North Tyneside to use and enjoy what the region has to offer, both during the day and in the evening, and feel safe doing so. By working with our partners at the council, Operation Respect plays a vital role in ensuring that happens.
“North Tyneside is a great place to live and boasts fantastic community values, the majority of residents love and respect the area. Anyone found deliberately causing chaos and acting in an anti-social manner will be dealt with swiftly.”
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.
