AN OUTBREAK of ‘violent disorder’ in a Rugby street has led Rugby officers to arrest eight people, as their crackdown on anti-social behaviour continues.
On Thursday November 3, officers were called to reports of a group of people shouting, swearing and throwing objects at a house in Overslade.
Within minutes, six officers from Rugby Police Station were on the scene – though the group had already fled.
Since then, eight people – males and females between the ages of 16 and 38 – have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
One of them, a 16-year-old boy, has been charged with violent disorder, possession of a knife in a public place and possession of an offensive weapon in a private dwelling.
The seven others were released on bail while enquiries continue.
Rugby Safer Neighbourhood Team Inspector Sally Bunyard-Spiers said: “On the whole, Rugby is a peaceful and safe place.
“But, sadly, some people seem determined to cause issues with anti-social behaviour.
“Disputes and disagreements escalate – and then we see the silent, law-abiding majority of Rugbeians having to look on as people behave inconsiderately in the street.
“I hope these arrests, together with other recent actions, send a clear message to residents: we are on your side, and we are doing everything we can to make sure you can enjoy your town, your street and your home in peace.
“We have a range of ways to deal with anti-social behaviour. In late October we secured a Closure Order against a house elsewhere in Rugby which had been a breeding ground for anti-social behaviour.
“By reporting incidents, the community plays a huge role in helping us to stamp out this behaviour – and I would once again like to thank all those who make reports, respond to appeals and provide camera footage.”
Anyone with information or camera footage of the incident – or with information on other anti-social behaviour and disorder – is asked to visit warwickshire.police.uk/report. Call 999 if a crime is in progress.
