Moray MP Douglas Ross has recently been contacted by a number of concerned constituents in Forres regarding the rise in Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in the area.
Commenting Douglas said “I get contacted fairly regularly by constituents from across Moray who are concerned about vandalism and Anti-Social Behaviour in their communities. However, in recent weeks, there seems to be an increase in this type of behaviour in Forres.
“Elderly residents claim that groups of youths as young as 12 are causing trouble and there is underage drinking throughout the town. I’ve had reports of damaged cars, houses, gardens and smashed bottles of alcohol on the roads.
“Unfortunately it appears that many people no longer telephone the Police, as it has been their experience because of a shortage in officers, often no local Police units are available to attend.
“The vast majority young people in the area behave and cause no trouble at all, but a minority are making the lives of some local people a real misery. We need to work together to make our communities safer and that is why I have written to the local Police Area Commander and Moray Council highlighting the many concerns that have been raised with me and seeking to deal with the increased Anti-Social Behaviour in Forres.”