POLICE had to be called to the Culmore area last night when a crowd of 30-40 youths took part in what is believed to be organised fighting in a shopping area.
Cllr Angela Dobbins.
The youths, after being confronted by customers, staff and door staff, vacated the shop but remained outside being abusive and antagonising each other.
SDLP Cllr Angela Dobbins, who was at the scene, expressed her concern.
Some of those taking part in the fights are as young as 14 and Cllr Dobbins appealed to parents to know where their children are.
She claimed the fights are now taking place on a regular basis.
“This is now becoming a regular occurrence and it is very distressing to residents in the area and to the business owners. This fight was inside the shop and was very disturbing for everyone who witnessed it.
“Even more disturbing is the fact that these young people were being ferried to and from Culmore by taxi.”
When asked, it was very apparent that these young people came from other areas of the city.
“These youth are mostly under 14yrs old and there was no alcohol involved in the last two disturbances. I urge parents to know exactly where their children are, not hope they are where they say they are and to take responsibility for their children’s behaviour.
“I am extremely fearfull that someday things will become out of control and someone will be seriously hurt.”
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