Zero tolerance for boy racers
POLICE have adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards boyracers in Hunstanton following increased reports of "screeching wheels" and "doughnut rings".
The crackdown will see members of the Hunstanton and Burnham Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) targeting anti-social vehicle use in the town’s car parks and around Smithdon High School.
Members will be working closely with the school and partner agencies to identify and deal with motorists found driving in an anti-social manner and enforcement, in the form of prohibition warnings and vehicle seizures, will be used where necessary.
Hunstanton Mayor Richard Bird, who is also chairman of the Local Action Group, which liaises with police, said: “There has been some occurrences of lads in cars roaming around in Hunstanton and doing what is described as doughnuts (spinning round in circles).
“Residents have complained and the police are being more vigilant and active.
“Crime rates in Hunstanton and district are reducing quite considerably, we are not a crime free area but what is going on seems to be well under control by officers.
“When it comes to youngsters my argument is where are the youth facilities? What are they supposed to do at night?
“We need to find out what is occurring and learn about the cause, rather than just reacting.
“We are working towards a new youth facility and we are trying to make options for youngsters to entertain themselves."
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The SNT is working alongside the Ambulance and Fire Service to organise a young driver’s event in July, which will highlight the consequences and realities of anti-social or dangerous driving.
l The team will also be tackling anti-social behaviour in Heacham where problems have been reported in residential estates such as Gidney Drive.
A new Home Watch scheme has been launched and early reports show improvements have been made in the area.
Are Police initiatives to reduce coastal crime working? What do you think? Write to: Letters, Lynn News, Purfleet Street, King’s Lynn PE30 1HL, or email:
malcolm.powell@lynnnews.co.uk
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