Norwich venue locks toilets after repeated vandalism

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

The Assembly House in Norwich has locked its parent and child toilets after wallpaper was damaged five times in five weeks.

The Assembly House in Norwich has locked its parent and child toilets following repeated vandalism and antisocial behaviour. A spokesman said the venue had been left with little choice after incidents including the ripping of William Morris wallpaper five times in five weeks, plus other inappropriate and potentially unsafe activity in an area intended for families with babies and young children.

Customers wishing to use the parent and child toilets must now ask for permission at the front desk. The venue said the decision was necessary to keep the facilities safe, clean and welcoming for families who genuinely need them and to protect the babies and children using the area.

The spokesman expressed frustration that a facility designed to help parents had to be locked because of the behaviour of a small number of people. The venue thanked customers for their understanding and asked for help in keeping the space safe and pleasant for families who need it.

How it is being reported

• City venue forced to lock toilets as yobs rip wallpaper off five times in five weeksThe Assembly House in Norwich has been forced to lock its parent and child toilets after multiple instances of anti-social behaviour.Norwich Evening News · 20 Oct, 11:50
• City venue forced to lock toilets as yobs rip wallpaper off five times in five weeksThe Assembly House in Norwich has been forced to lock its parent and child toilets after multiple instances of anti-social behaviour.Eastern Daily Press · 20 Oct, 11:50

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