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Rooftop Chaos: Rocks and Mud Pelted in Melton Mowbray
23 Oct
Summary
- Suspects identified following increased rooftop debris incidents.
- Twenty anti-social behaviour reports filed in September and October.
- Police are increasing patrols and working with businesses to deter crime.
Leicestershire Police are actively investigating a concerning increase in anti-social behaviour within Melton Mowbray town centre. In recent weeks, there has been a notable rise in incidents, with reports detailing projectiles like moss, mud, and rocks being thrown from rooftops towards pedestrians and vehicles.
Between September and October, the force received twenty separate reports of such behaviour, primarily concentrated around High Street, Sherrard Street, and Windsor Street. The incidents have escalated from initial concerns about children playing on scaffolding to deliberate acts of vandalism, including the removal of pigeon spikes and the damage of flower planters.
Authorities have confirmed the identification of suspects through CCTV footage and are intensifying police patrols in affected areas. Temporary Chief Constable David Sandall stated that this behaviour is "not acceptable" and emphasized a partnership approach to tackle the issue. Local council officials have expressed disappointment and pledged full support to the police's coordinated response.
Police are working with local businesses to secure access to rooftops, aiming to "design out" future offending. This multi-agency effort seeks to restore a sense of safety and well-being for residents, businesses, and visitors in Melton Mowbray.
