Livingston Teens Cause Chaos: Police Respond

0:00It's April 5th. Welcome to Edinburgh News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Teens causing chaos in Livingston's shopping centers have led to hundreds of police calls already this year. From January to April alone, officers log 217 reports of anti-social behavior and 159 youth-related complaints. In the Livingston South area, police have ramped up patrols in the town center since last year, making it a top priority for community officers. They've arrested several young people or taken them home to parents for disorder and violent offenses. Counselors raised alarms about a year ago when teens started using free bus passes to flock to the centers and stir up trouble. Locals at community meetings are still calling it a big issue, pushing for clear facts on what's happening. A local sergeant confirmed the numbers, paint a true picture, with the town center driving most calls in the ward, though hotspots pop up elsewhere. Like near the Scott made in Bankton, he noted some encouraging weeks where Livingston South wasn't topping the charts compared to places like Bathgate.

1:05Efforts continue proactively to keep things in check, and while calls are up, they're manageable for such a busy spot, showing police action is making a real difference on the ground.