Post by RedFlag32 on Nov 29, 2007 21:25:52 GMT
IRSP: PSNI cannot resolve community issues
Irish Republican Socialist Party
392 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6DH
Tel: 028 90 321024
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Irish Republican Socialist Party
29/11/09
The IRSP has today said it will place a picket on tonight's District Policing Partnership meeting at Beechmount Leisure Center on the Falls Road, Belfast.
IRSP representative Gerard Foster said "Anti-social behavior in west Belfast has increased significantly in recent years, and whilst most of the problems involve drink and drug abuse among young people, there is still massive social deprivation in the area which in our view, is the foremost cause of crime in west Belfast."
Mr. Foster continued "The IRSP are calling on all interested people but, most importantly, the community to come together with local community groups to devise and put into action a programme specifically tailored to tackle the problems facing us.
"Young people in west Belfast need to take responsibility for their own actions and understand that this type of activity destroys the quality of life for all the residents including themselves. Community groups, funding resources, and statutory agencies need to become more proactive in their activities to assist those in society most at risk."
In conclusion Mr. Foster said "The PSNI cannot resolve issues regarding anti-social behavior in west Belfast, it is our view that they are radically unequipped. It is by community power alone that we can resolve the major issues facing the people of west Belfast. In one instance last weekend the PSNI were spotted playing football with the youths who congregate at Lenadoon shops. The same youths are guilty of terrorising local residents."
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Irish Republican Socialist Party
392 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6DH
Tel: 028 90 321024
*** Statement ***
Irish Republican Socialist Party
29/11/09
The IRSP has today said it will place a picket on tonight's District Policing Partnership meeting at Beechmount Leisure Center on the Falls Road, Belfast.
IRSP representative Gerard Foster said "Anti-social behavior in west Belfast has increased significantly in recent years, and whilst most of the problems involve drink and drug abuse among young people, there is still massive social deprivation in the area which in our view, is the foremost cause of crime in west Belfast."
Mr. Foster continued "The IRSP are calling on all interested people but, most importantly, the community to come together with local community groups to devise and put into action a programme specifically tailored to tackle the problems facing us.
"Young people in west Belfast need to take responsibility for their own actions and understand that this type of activity destroys the quality of life for all the residents including themselves. Community groups, funding resources, and statutory agencies need to become more proactive in their activities to assist those in society most at risk."
In conclusion Mr. Foster said "The PSNI cannot resolve issues regarding anti-social behavior in west Belfast, it is our view that they are radically unequipped. It is by community power alone that we can resolve the major issues facing the people of west Belfast. In one instance last weekend the PSNI were spotted playing football with the youths who congregate at Lenadoon shops. The same youths are guilty of terrorising local residents."
*** Statement ends ***