VOLUNTEERS are deeply disappointed by ‘unacceptable behaviour’ by alleged youths in a village community space.
Youths have allegedly been causing repeated disruption at Badsey Remembrance Hall over the last two weeks after a set of keys was stolen.
The disruption includes harassing elderly users, purposely ripping down curtains, throwing different liquids up the walls, and more.
A spokesperson for the Badesy Remembrance Hall Committee said: “Over the last few weeks, maybe a month, three young lads in the village have been terrorising and harassing old people in the hall.
“They have been banging on the windows, hiding in the toilets, and more.
“They have been a right pain.
“They have managed to get a set of keys out of the key safe and have been letting themselves in and causing damage.
“They have blocked the toilets, left rubbish, broken stuff, and we have just had enough.
“The hall can’t afford to do all these replacements. It’s self-funded by a committee of five.
“They have been harassing hirers who are now talking about not using it.”
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West Mercia Police has confirmed that officers are investigating the theft of a key and reports of anti-social behaviour at the hall, with enquiries ongoing. Officers were called to Badsey Remembrance Hall on April 11 and April 29.
Damage to the hall has cost hundreds of pounds. Since releasing a post on Facebook, members of the community have offered their support, including help with cleaning, offering to keep an eye out for ASB, and contributions towards a new key safe.
The spokesperson for the Badsey Remembrance Hall Committee added: “We have been in touch with the police, but the people in the village have had enough.
“It’s breaking and entering, and vandalism.
“They are only 14 or 15 years old, but they are harassing 80 to 90-year-olds who just want to dance, sing, and have a good time.
“It’s scary for them; they are vulnerable at the end of the day.
“We’ve since changed the locks and altered the code on the key safe.
“It all costs money and time.
“The hall is not run for profit but for the village, and all in the incidents have cost the hall around £400 so far.”
