Mischief Night clampdown (From York Press)
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Mischief Night clampdown
7:52am Tuesday 23rd October 2012 in News
By Jennifer Bell, jennifer.bell@thepress.co.uk
YOUTHS who hurl eggs and flour in the run up to Mischief Night are being targeted by police in York and North and East Yorkshire as they warn teenagers their “malicious” actions can cause misery.
Officers in North Yorkshire and Humberside police forces have launched a campaign to highlight the problems caused over the weeks leading up to and after Mischief Night, which traditionally takes place on November 4.
Police will be stepping up patrols and will contact local shops to encourage retailers not to sell large quantities of flour and eggs to young people.
Sergeant Pete Rogers, of the Pocklington and Wolds Weighton Neighbourhood Policing Team, is spearheading a campaign under the banner “Your Mischief, Their Misery” which will run until November 6.
Sgt Rogers asked parents to make sure they knew where their children were and what they were doing.
He said: “The distress and misery caused by antisocial behaviour and minor damage around Mischief Night can be traumatic for those targeted and very often the most vulnerable people in our communities are the victims.
“This is not about fun. Very often these acts are openly malicious and property is permanently damaged.
“If offences are committed those responsible will be dealt with and our patrols will be out and about ensuring that we are around to do this.”
In North Yorkshire, police are asking everyone to play their part to ensure that Mischief Night passes off peacefully.
Parents are asked to make sure they know where their children are and what they are doing and also to make sure that youngsters know the dangers of playing with fireworks.
A force spokesman said: “This time of year is often feared by vulnerable members of our community. We want to send a clear message that we will not tolerate any trouble under the guise of mischief.
“Our message is simple; ‘enjoy the season, have fun, but not at others’ expense or you will find yourself facing the consequences’.”
To report a crime phone police on 101.
Comments(18)
MrsHoney
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8:22am Tue 23 Oct 12
notmyrealname
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8:32am Tue 23 Oct 12
Osbaldwick Lad
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8:33am Tue 23 Oct 12
nearlyman
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8:48am Tue 23 Oct 12
David of York wrote:I tuned in after reading the story to say exactly the same thing !
The Press handily draws attention to something that might otherwise have been forgotten. "Don't forget kids, it's Mischief Night!"
Pete the Brickie
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8:55am Tue 23 Oct 12
YOUTHS who hurl eggs and flour in the run up to Mischief Night are being targeted by police in York
Given the story above regarding marksmanship, police and large stationary animals I don't think moving groups of youths have much to fear.
roskoboskovic
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9:36am Tue 23 Oct 12
jaycee
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9:59am Tue 23 Oct 12
Tel1969
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10:37am Tue 23 Oct 12
York1900
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12:32pm Tue 23 Oct 12
CHISSY1
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12:38pm Tue 23 Oct 12
alfie
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1:49pm Tue 23 Oct 12
YorkPatrol
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1:56pm Tue 23 Oct 12
Osbaldwick Lad wrote:I think you are eggaggerating
We had about six eggs hit our windows last year. It was quite a shock at the time as my wife and I were both ill.
YorkPatrol
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2:00pm Tue 23 Oct 12
Osbaldwick Lad wrote:Were you both "egg bound"?
We had about six eggs hit our windows last year. It was quite a shock at the time as my wife and I were both ill.
Terry3
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4:50pm Tue 23 Oct 12
bob the builder
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5:26pm Tue 23 Oct 12
capt spaulding
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11:11pm Tue 23 Oct 12
MrsHoney wrote:How many kids can read.?
I'd never heard of it till I moved to Yorkshire, what a bizarre idea. I can't believe it's still going on. I agree that the paper shouldn't have reminded people about it although how many kids read papers?!?!
Magicman!
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3:06am Wed 24 Oct 12
Terry3 wrote:replaced by throwing eggs at doors, hurling insults at passers by, collecting trash to set off fires on bits of grass in front of peoples houses or on the road, placing fireworks under cars.... well, it is on council estates like those in Acomb, Clifton and Bellfarm.
Mischief night, when knocking on doors and running away was the accepted norm, Bonfire night with it's weeks of going around collecting trash and hauling it to to the Scarcroft bonny, and Carrol singing, which was rewarding for both the kids, and the neighbors, who would stand and listen to even the worst of local choirs. All fond memories of the best days of our childhood years, and just about all non PC now, and finished.. How sad for the kids of today to have never experienced these great and innocent parts of childhood.
David of York says...
8:02am Tue 23 Oct 12