Edinburgh police are patrolling a local retail park following reports of antisocial behaviour.
Officers shared the image of Craigleith Retail Park on Tuesday April 11.
Edinburgh officers in the North West division say they 'back out on patrol' to keep an eye on the busy shopping area as its expected to be more busy during the school holidays.
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Taking to Twitter, Police Scotland North West Edinburgh wrote: "Back out on patrol at Craigleith Retail Park following reports of antisocial behaviour. Great to be accompanied by Special Constable McLeod today."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We know that anti-social behaviour has a disruptive effect on local communities and will act on any information we receive. We will take appropriate action where incidents are reported and offenders identified.
“Officers regularly carry out patrols in areas highlighted to us and anyone who has concerns about anti-social behaviour in their area is encouraged to contact police by calling 101 as promptly as possible."
There is no exact definition of antisocial behaviour and it can cover a range of actions from people.
According to Citizens Advice Scotland, Antisocial behaviour can include:
- Noise
- Shouting, swearing and fighting
- Intimidation of neighbours and others through threats or actual violence
- Harassment, including racial harassment or sectarian aggression.
- Verbal abuse
- Bullying of children in public recreation grounds, on the way to school or even on school grounds, if normal school disciplinary procedures do not stop the behaviour
- Abusive behaviour aimed at causing distress or fear to certain people, for example, elderly or disabled people
- Driving in an inconsiderate or careless way, for example, drivers congregating in an area for racing
- Dumping rubbish
- Animal nuisance, including dog fouling
- Vandalism, property damage and graffiti
Police Scotland also have the power to disperse groups of people who persistently act in an antisocial way. They have been known to create dispersal zones across the city during events such as Bonfire night and Halloween.
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