Youths facing action over attacks on buses on Sheffield estate

A group of youths are facing action over vandalism which has targeted buses and led to services operating under a curfew on a Sheffield estate.
David Kessen
By David Kessen
Published 5th Jan 2022, 15:53 BST
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Police have identified several suspects, after a wave of attacks on vehicles which led to the operator Stagecoach stopping its number seven buses at Halifax Road at 6pm each night, rather than allowing them to travel the last leg of their route on to Ecclesfield.

It prompted talks between concerned Sheffield Councillor Mike Chaplin, who represents Parson Cross, one of the estates which was cut off from the service by the move, and the police.

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A Stagecoach bus. The company had put a curfew on its number seven service, after Halifax Road, because of attacks on vehiclesA Stagecoach bus. The company had put a curfew on its number seven service, after Halifax Road, because of attacks on vehicles
A Stagecoach bus. The company had put a curfew on its number seven service, after Halifax Road, because of attacks on vehicles
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He said he understood parents of around half a dozen youths had been sent formal letters by police about what was going on.

He said he would like to see the curfew lifted now that police had taken action over the issue.

“It seems as though the problem may be curtailed,” he said.

Stagecoach services across Sheffield are currently limited by ongoing strike action over pay by the union Unite.

Police at one of their pop up police stations at Asda, Parson Cross, Sheffield. Officers are taking action again youths suspected of attacking buses in the areaPolice at one of their pop up police stations at Asda, Parson Cross, Sheffield. Officers are taking action again youths suspected of attacking buses in the area
Police at one of their pop up police stations at Asda, Parson Cross, Sheffield. Officers are taking action again youths suspected of attacking buses in the area

Police have confirmed they have identified youths they believe to be involved in the anti-social behaviour at the heart of the problem.

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Sgt Scott Sarson, of the Sheffield North East Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Toward the end of 2021, officers were required to respond to a number of reports of anti-social behaviour and damage being caused in this area - with a bus unfortunately being damaged during one incident. This activity is not acceptable and will not be tolerated in our community spaces.

“The team increased patrols in the area and spent extensive time in both the Asda and Farmfood stores off the roundabout linking Wordsworth Avenue and Deerlands Avenue. These were via ‘Pop-Up Police Stations’ and these will continue into 2022.

“Our robust plan allowed us to identify several youths involved in the anti-social behaviour incident and the appropriate action was taken. We are still reviewing CCTV and mobile phone footage to further identify those involved with a view to taking further action.

Deerlands Avenue, Parson Cross. Police are taking action against youths suspected of attacking busesDeerlands Avenue, Parson Cross. Police are taking action against youths suspected of attacking buses
Deerlands Avenue, Parson Cross. Police are taking action against youths suspected of attacking buses

“Patrols will be in place throughout January to ensure that we do not see a repeat of these emerging issues.

“We also have plans in place to work alongside Stagecoach to continue to address the issues caused.”