A consultation on whether to accelerate the demolition of Falkirk Town Hall has sent a message to the council that a replacement must be built soon.
01.02.2023 - 11:43 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Politicians have thrown their weight behind a Daily Record campaign to curb youth violence following a baseball bat attack on a defenceless boy at a burger and ice cream van. In the footage, filmed and shared on social media, the 14-year-old victim is seen being struck around eight times with weapons including bats and wooden sticks.
Having tried to fend off the attackers, he falls to the ground after being struck twice more. His assailants continue to strike him while he rolls up in a ball and covers his head to protect himself.
The online video then shows the victim lying on the ground. The footage was captured in Hamilton on Friday, at a grassy area in front of two vans.
It prompted politicians to demand action on the epidemic of youth violence and call for extra resources.
Former teacher and South of Scotland Labour MSP Martin Whitfield said: “This is the latest in a series of worrying violent incidents that have plagued our schools and streets. It points towards a greater trend of violence that we must do everything in our power to stop. This must be taken seriously. More must be done to prevent these serious acts of violence.”
South Lanarkshire Green councillor Kirsten Robb said: “Our children are our future so it’s important we all do as much as possible to make South Lanarkshire the best place to grow up in so no one falls through the cracks. That means early intervention to avoid crisis, support for young people in crisis and the voices of children and young people being sought and heard in decisions that affect them.
“One example is the local Space to Play campaign which is continuing its work campaigning for improvements to and opening up of free facilities for children and young people. Play brings multiple
A consultation on whether to accelerate the demolition of Falkirk Town Hall has sent a message to the council that a replacement must be built soon.
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