Police warn after youths throw stones from Darlington rooftops

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

A large group of youths climbed onto rooftops in Darlington town centre and threw stones at passers-by.

Police responded to an incident on High Row in Darlington town centre on Monday, the first day of the school half-term holidays, after youths climbed onto rooftops of buildings and threw stones and other objects at passers-by. The group also shouted abuse at members of the public from the roofs. A similar report came in on the previous day, Sunday, when young people were allegedly throwing stones down at people on the same street.

Durham Police said the behaviour was extremely dangerous and could have resulted in serious injury to members of the public. The force stated: 'Such behaviour is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.' Police warned that those responsible would be identified and action taken against them. Parents whose children are found engaging in such behaviour in the town centre can expect to be called to collect them from the police station.

Officers have reminded parents and carers that they are responsible for knowing where their children are during the school holidays. Police noted that Darlington offers positive opportunities for young people including parks, youth groups, leisure facilities, sporting activities and the cinema.

How it is being reported

• Police issue warning after youths climb onto Darlington rooftops, throw stones and shout abuse'Such behaviour is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. School holidays are not an excuse for criminal, anti-social or dangerous behaviour'TeessideLive · 26 Oct, 17:45
• Police warning after youths climb onto Darlington rooftops and throw stones at publicDurham Police has issued a warning after children climbed onto Darlington rooftops and threw stones at passers-by on High Row, prompting an anti-social behaviour crackdown.The Northern Echo · 26 Oct, 16:55

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