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Accident fear for Mullion skateboarders
An accident is likely to happen if youths continue skateboarding on roads in Mullion during the hours of darkness.
That was one of the main concerns of residents who attended a series of police surgeries held in the village.
Neighbourhood beat manager PC Dave Vaughan and Police Community Support Officer Julia Berry organised the meetings as part of the PACT (Partners and Communities Together) initiative, whereby residents are invited to raise issues of concern within their community.
One of the main topics of discussion was the issue of youths skateboarding in the local car parks and on the road.
PC Vaughan said: "The problem that was highlighted was not simply because the youths were acting in an anti-social manner, but because the residents were concerned for the safety of those skateboarding.
"The concerns were that the youths were riding their skateboards during the hours of darkness, wearing dark clothing, and in some instances they were riding their boards lying down. This was of concern to motorists as they were not visible and there was likelihood of an accident happening."
Other issues raised at the surgeries included speeding through the village, the bus service, rubbish in the local park and dog fouling on the streets.
The PACT surgeries - the first to be held in the village - took place at Mullion Comprehensive School, the Evergreen Club for the elderly and at Mullion Youth and Community Centre.
A follow-up meeting with key agencies has now been arranged in order to discuss priorities and begin to tackle some of the issues raised.
The police will continue to hold regular sessions at Mullion School in a bid to improve interaction with local young people.
The PACT surgeries in Mullion were the first of many to be held across the Lizard peninsula. Next month, the focus shifts to St Keverne, where surgeries will also be held.
*Police representatives will also be paying regular visits to Helston Community College as part of the PACT initiative.
Police Community Support Officers Beth Pascoe and Paul Whitford, who cover Helston town, will be at the college one lunchtime each week in a bid to build positive relationships and reinforce community links.
3:30pm Saturday 19th January 2008
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CommentPosted by: Me, Ruan Minor on 2:11pm Sun 29 Jun 08
PC Dave Prawn....obviously on the payroll of wealthy local people, a true crony, your time will come, hopefully sooner rather than later.....i hate you more than anyone else on earth, you scumbag...
PC Dave Prawn....obviously on the payroll of wealthy local people, a true crony, your time will come, hopefully sooner rather than later.....i hate you more than anyone else on earth, you scumbag...
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