Parents warned they risk jeopardising tenancy agreements after youngsters caught firing rockets at people
Parents are being warned they risk jeopardising their tenancy agreements if their children are found to be guilty of antisocial behaviour.
The warning comes as Sunderland City Council and Northumbria Police have vowed to clampdown on antisocial behaviour in Silksworth after footage was released of youngsters firing fireworks at people.
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The video posted by the Council on social media, which was labelled as ‘Urgent Warning’, showed youngsters, some in balaclavas and helmets, holding rocket fireworks before firing them in the direction of people on the ski slope.
The footage was accompanied by a statement which said: “Sunderland City Council’s Community Safety Team and Northumbria Police are urgently responding to reports of large groups of youths gathering at Silksworth Ski Slope and launching fireworks at members of the public.
“This is behaviour that could lead to catastrophic injuries. The individuals in the video have already been identified. Enforcement action is underway and may include tenancy consequences for parents and guardians.
“Proactive patrols are being carried out this week to prevent further incidents and to hold those responsible to account.”
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In a message directed at parents, the spokesperson said: “If your children are visiting the Ski Slope, please speak to them.
“Make sure they are not involved and understand the serious consequences of anti-social behaviour.
“Residents, if you witness or experience any ASB, report it immediately. Let’s work together to keep our community safe.”
Northumbria Police said the incident is reported to have taken place at around 6pm on Monday (September 29) .
A spokesperson said: “We are aware of video footage showing teenagers setting off fireworks in the Silksworth Ski Slope area of Sunderland.
“No-one is reported to have been injured.
“We are working with our partner organisations to identify those responsible, including carrying out a review of CCTV, while we have also increased patrols in the area.
“Anyone with information should send us a DM on social media or use the live chat and report forms on our website.
“For those unable to make contact via the above ways, call 101.
“Please quote reference number NP-20251001-0358.”
You can also report antisocial behaviour to the Council by calling 0191 520 5550 or using the report it form on their website.