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Drop-in sessions to be held after spate of antisocial behaviour

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 13:52, Monday March 2nd, 2020.
Last updated: 15:32, Tuesday March 3rd, 2020
A video of a brawl at Blackwood McDonald’s was uploaded to social media

A number of drop-in sessions are to be held as part of an effort to stamp out antisocial behaviour in Blackwood.

The sessions will be held between March 25 to April 3.

It follows a spate of antisocial behaviour in the town, including a mass brawl at McDonald’s.

Blackwood councillor Kevin Etheridge is hoping “many residents will come along” and said: “We need to make Blackwood a safer place and stamp out this antisocial behaviour.”

Cllr Kevin Etheridge

He added: “Following numerous queries from residents and persistent discussions, I promised to keep the community informed of any positive developments in regard to issues within Blackwood.

“Thanks and appreciation must go to the Safer Community Partnership for organising these multi-agency meetings.

“I hope residents will attend and look forward to seeing you there so we can all move forward in a positive way with solutions for our town.”

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The sessions will be held in the foyer at the Asda store in the town between Wednesday, March 25 and Friday, March 27.

Further sessions will take place at Blackwood Comprehensive School on Saturday, March 28 and Blackwood Miner’s Institute on Friday, April 3.

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