Posters around Brixton as a protest against the council
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Sarah Branson sharing her experiences of anti-social behaviour with CityNews
Anti-social behaviour has risen in Brixton in the past few months, a recent Met Police report reveals. In response, locals have put up satirical posters and campaigned with the Action on ASB! group.
Locals in Brixton expressed frustrations with the seeming rise in drug use, and related crimes in the region. Out of a total of 228 reported crimes within a month in the area, 62 were classified as ‘Anti-social behaviour.’
A few weeks ago, posters began cropping up around areas where drug use is prevalent. These posters boldly declare, “Crack & Heroin zone here,” serving as a satirical form of protest against what the community perceives as the council’s inaction in addressing the issues.
Sarah Branson, an Action on ASB volunteer, brought up the lack of police presence in the area. Only two of the nine police officers assigned to the area are actively serving there at the moment. Therefore, according to Branson, this lack of manpower makes it difficult to adequately handle the issue.
This need for intervention has prompted the initiation of an upcoming meeting, organised by the Action on ASB! campaign. The meeting is scheduled for this Thursday and members of the police, such as Chief Inspector Ashlee Gomes, and council shall feature. Previously London councils and police have dealt with anti-social behaviour through fines and public space protection orders.
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Sarah Branson sharing her experiences of anti-social behaviour with CityNews
Anti-social behaviour has risen in Brixton in the past few months, a recent Met Police report reveals. In response, locals have put up satirical posters and campaigned with the Action on ASB! group.
Locals in Brixton expressed frustrations with the seeming rise in drug use, and related crimes in the region. Out of a total of 228 reported crimes within a month in the area, 62 were classified as ‘Anti-social behaviour.’
A few weeks ago, posters began cropping up around areas where drug use is prevalent. These posters boldly declare, “Crack & Heroin zone here,” serving as a satirical form of protest against what the community perceives as the council’s inaction in addressing the issues.
Sarah Branson, an Action on ASB volunteer, brought up the lack of police presence in the area. Only two of the nine police officers assigned to the area are actively serving there at the moment. Therefore, according to Branson, this lack of manpower makes it difficult to adequately handle the issue.
This need for intervention has prompted the initiation of an upcoming meeting, organised by the Action on ASB! campaign. The meeting is scheduled for this Thursday and members of the police, such as Chief Inspector Ashlee Gomes, and council shall feature. Previously London councils and police have dealt with anti-social behaviour through fines and public space protection orders.
