Youths kicking in doors of elderly residents in Cumbrian town

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 19:01 · Archive

Teenagers in Kirkby Stephen have been forcefully kicking the doors of elderly people's homes, causing damage and leaving residents and their pets frightened and distressed. Police Community Support Officers have described the behaviour as 'mindless' and anti-social.

Eden Police have responded to multiple reports of the incidents by installing further CCTV cameras in areas where the kicking has occurred. Officers are reviewing footage and appealing to the public for information to identify those responsible. Police acknowledge that the behaviour is being carried out by a minority of teenagers in the town.

Police have warned that repeatedly kicking doors in this manner could constitute a criminal offence of harassment. The force has stated it is ready to clamp down on those involved and has appealed to other young people to refuse to participate in such behaviour.

How it is being reported

• "How would you feel if it was your grandma?!" Yobs slammed for kicking in doorsYouths in a Cumbrian town have been slated as 'mindless' by a Police Community Support Officer who personally called out a minority of teenagers who have been forcefully kicking at doors of elderly people.Westmorland Gazette · 14 Nov, 18:29
• "How would you feel if it was your grandma?!" Yobs slammed for kicking in doorsYouths in a Cumbrian town have been slated as 'mindless' by a Police Community Support Officer who personally called out a minority of teenagers who have been forcefully kicking at doors of elderly people.News & Star · 14 Nov, 18:29

In this story: Kirkby Stephen · Eden Police · Cumbria

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