{"id":57032,"date":"2026-07-20T15:06:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/news\/west-belfast-persistent-anti-social-behaviour-is-scary-for-our-community\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T15:06:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:06:55","slug":"west-belfast-persistent-anti-social-behaviour-is-scary-for-our-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/news\/west-belfast-persistent-anti-social-behaviour-is-scary-for-our-community\/","title":{"rendered":"West Belfast: Persistent anti-social behaviour is &#8216;scary for our community&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">In an update, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said they were continuing to investigate disorder and reckless riding of scramblers in the area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">They added that a 27-year-old had been charged with disorderly behaviour, and was due to appear before Belfast Magistrates&#8217; Court on 14 August.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">A 22-year-old man arrested in connection with a serious assault involving iron bars has been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Ch Insp Philip Robinson said police &#8220;intended to make further arrests&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;As part of these enquiries, a 14-year-old teenage boy was arrested on Sunday 19 July on suspicion of a number of offences including riot and disorderly behaviour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;Following police interview, he was released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;Our targeted patrols will also continue in the Stewartstown Road and other areas to detect offenders on bikers who are driving illegally,&#8221; Robinson said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;We would also reiterate our appeal to parents and guardians to speak to your young people and warn them of the dangers of getting involved in behaviour which could result in them obtaining a criminal record.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Justice Minister Naomi Long called the disorder &#8220;appalling&#8221;. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;The police being attacked in the way they were, the scenes were disgraceful.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;Their parents ought to know where they are and ought to be held accountable if they don&#8217;t,&#8221; she told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/play\/m002z5t1\" class=\"ssrcss-1e0jzsh-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">BBC Radio Ulster&#8217;s The Nolan Show<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">She said called on people on scramblers in the area to &#8220;consider what they&#8217;re putting at risk&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c0km8l7g425o?at_medium=RSS&#038;at_campaign=rss\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an update, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said they were continuing to investigate disorder and reckless riding of scramblers in the area. They added that a 27-year-old had been charged with disorderly behaviour, and was due to appear before Belfast Magistrates&#8217; Court on 14 August. 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