Scots gym ‘raided by yobs who defecated' on floor
'ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING' Scots gym 'raided by yobs who defecated' on floor
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A GROUP of youths have been accused of raiding a Scots gym and allegedly defecating on the floor.
Staff at Anytime Fitness in Bathgate, West Lothian, were left stunned when they discovered the state of the premises.
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Staff at Anytime Fitness in Bathgate claim youths raided the premises
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The "disgusting" incident was reported to the police on the morning of July 1.
Bosses claim four youths "ransacked" the premises on the town's Menzies Road.
They said that the first aid kit was looted, coffee was splashed throughout the gym, and shared pictures of what appeared to be faeces on the floor.
Bosses of the 24-hour facility branded the alleged acts as "disturbing".
In a post on social media, staff wrote: "On Tuesday, 1st July 2025, our gym was ransacked by four youths who caused significant damage - raiding the first aid kit, pouring coffee throughout the space, and defecating on the floor.
"This disturbing behaviour has been reported to the authorities. If you have any information that could help identify those responsible, please contact us or the police."
Members of the public voiced their outrage following the alleged incident.
One person said: "Shocking! Hope they are found and dealt with."
Another wrote: "How heartbreaking, it's just unbelievable. Hope they get caught soon."
A third commented: "Omg this is absolutely disgusting and shocking."
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 11am on Tuesday, 1 July, 2025, we received a report of a housebreaking at a premises on Menzies Road, Bathgate.
'Enquiries are ongoing.'
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