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Never mind dogs, ban these youths
I am alarmed to see the way Horley recreation park is being increasingly abused by teenagers.
The problem seems to be worse since the basketball facility was built.
Recently, while walking my dog at night, I have smelt teenagers smoking cannabis and seen them pulling branches from trees and trying to start fires.
Nearly every day I clear up broken glass from bottles that I have witnessed teenagers smashing deliberately and finding funny. I cut myself this week after clearing up broken green glass from the grass. The last thing I want is small children playing and cutting themselves or dogs cutting their paws.
I recently heard that the council wants to stop dogs having a run in the park - surely these youths causing damage would be better off banned!
So much criticism is given to the few irresponsible dog owners who do not clean up after their dogs, and quite rightly, but what about the youngsters drinking alcohol who are obviously not 18 and not taking responsibility for their actions.
It is obvious from the glass I am picking up where this drink is being purchased from. I think alcohol should be banned from public places in Horley like it is in other places.
I did challenge the youths trying to set fires the other evening only to be told they did not care as the only cameras working are where the swings are used by small children.
Surely all these cameras should be working and better lighting is needed to keep this superb facility safe for those who wish to use it.
I know of some dog walkers who will not enter the park after dark as they feel intimidated.
Please, all respect and enjoy this facility, before the council decide to lock it after dark.
David King, Charlesfield Road, Horley
3:57pm Thursday 6th March 2008
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