Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell has backed local residents in Gretna after concerns were raised with him by a number of individuals in the town who feel there has been an escalation in anti-social behaviour and other associated petty crime recently. This has left a number of neighbours and elderly residents worried about leaving the house later in the evening. Residents who have approach Mr Mundell are particularly concerned about aggressive behaviour and noisy comings and goings at all hours of the day and night. The local MP has raised these concerns directly with the police who have promised to look into the matter. Mr Mundell believes that by redoubling their efforts to maximise the benefits of community policing in the town and working with local residents that this perceived trend can be reversed before things get out of hand. Mr Mundell is encouraging anyone who is experiencing any problems with anti-social behaviour or who feel they have any useful information to get in touch with the police.
Commenting Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell said: “Gretna remains a great place to live and there is a real sense of community locally but from what constituents have told me there seems to have been an increase in anti-social behaviour in the town in recent months. Clearly this is unacceptable and a few thoughtless individuals should not be allowed to make the lives of other local residents unnecessarily unpleasant. “
Mr Mundell added: “We all know that persistent anti-social behaviour night after night can be really intimidating and distressing, especially for elderly residents and it is therefore really important we tackle these problems before they get out of hand. I have spoken to the local police commander to raise these concerns and I welcome the fact the local police have offered to look into the matter. We are really lucky to have such effective community policing in this region and knowing that the police are taking this problem seriously should reassure residents. I would encourage anyone who is the victim of anti-social behaviour to get in touch with the police on their non-emergency 101 number as they can only respond where they are aware of the problem.”