Masked youths rip out new LTN bollards in Exeter – then flee by bicycle Devon & Cornwall Police warn vandals that removing or damaging road closures is a criminal offence – and say they are monitoring anti-LTN groups on social media cycling
Masked youths have removed bollards restricting access to a new low traffic neighbourhood in Exeter – and then fled by bicycle. In response, police have warned that reoving such barriers constitiutes a criminal offence, adding that they are monitoring anti-LTN groups on social media.
“The scheme has been developed following two phases of consultation with local people and businesses, and further engagement with local councillors and other key stakeholders,” it added.that on Tuesday evening, bollards in three locations – St Mark’s Avenue, Hamlin Lane and Vaughan Road – were removed by vandals.
Devon County Council has appealed to members of the public to make their feelings known through the ongoing consultation rather than taking matters into their own hands. The founder of the group, which uses the slogan, “rebel against Exeter, destroy all barricades,” says in its description: “I think a few too many are fed up with the idea of being blocked in, paying more for fuel to get five minutes around the block, and so many worrying situations that could potentially happen, or already happening. Let's now stand against this as a community.”
“Officers are warning the public that causing damage to the bollards is a criminal offence and urging anyone who witnesses such incidents to contact police. One incident of criminal damage has so far been reported to police.
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