Following a series of vicious attacks and muggings perpetrated by a teenage gang in and around Gillians Park during the autumn, concerned residents turned out to picket the park and ‘evict’ the gang. The picket was followed up last month with an IWCA-organised patrol of the park to remind gang members that the ‘eviction order’ is still very much in force.
BLACKBIRD LEYS RESIDENTS and IWCA activists conducted a patrol of Gillians Park last month as part of efforts to monitor the area for any signs of renewed activity by the teenage gang responsible for muggings and attacks around the park in the autumn.
BLACKBIRD LEYS RESIDENTS and IWCA activists conducted a patrol of Gillians Park last month as part of efforts to monitor the area for any signs of renewed activity by the teenage gang responsible for muggings and attacks around the park in the autumn.
The patrol confirmed earlier reports that the gang is continuing to avoid the park. One member was actually spotted but appeared to be making a legitimate visit to the Spar shop on his own.
Patrol organiser, Cllr Stuart Craft said, ‘This should serve as a warning to gang members that if they decide to return to the park and commit antisocial and criminal acts they will be found out. The IWCA will be making further unscheduled visits to the park as long as residents remain concerned about the situation.’
Leys Independent, issue 20, December 2003
Patrol organiser, Cllr Stuart Craft said, ‘This should serve as a warning to gang members that if they decide to return to the park and commit antisocial and criminal acts they will be found out. The IWCA will be making further unscheduled visits to the park as long as residents remain concerned about the situation.’
Leys Independent, issue 20, December 2003
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