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Youths trespass at 'extremely unsafe' building
Youths trespass at 'extremely unsafe' building

Yahoo

time3 days ago

  • Yahoo

Youths trespass at 'extremely unsafe' building

Three youths wearing ski masks and balaclavas have been trespassing at an "extremely unsafe" abandoned care home, police have said. Avon and Somerset Police said it had received multiple reports of the unauthorised entry and further damage to the former Petersfield Elderly Persons Home in Portishead. The security system at the building detected motion from the youths on 11 July. The owners of the building were aware of the incidents and had been given security advice, police said. Anybody with information has been asked to contact the force. More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset One of the youths has already been identified by officers, the force said. Officers added the building was not deemed safe to be entered by anyone other than qualified tradesmen. Police said the young people gained access to the site via the south boundary wall near Parsonage Court, which caused distress to residents. Sgt Timothy Stride, from the North Portishead and Clevedon neighbourhood policing team, urged people to stay away for their own safety. "The building is unsafe and anybody who accesses it is at risk of serious injury, or worse, and we are urging parents to make sure they know where their children are and to make sure they are aware of the dangers they potentially face at this site. "The risks are not only associated within the building, but trying to gain access via rooftops is particularly dangerous. "What we want to reiterate is this building is extremely unsafe, and people should stop trying to access it," he added. Additional patrols will be carried out by officers in the area. Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.

Teams led off pitch and fan arrested after Salford player ‘racially abused' during friendly at York City
Teams led off pitch and fan arrested after Salford player ‘racially abused' during friendly at York City

The Sun

time12-07-2025

  • Sport
  • The Sun

Teams led off pitch and fan arrested after Salford player ‘racially abused' during friendly at York City

A FAN has been arrested for allegedly racially abusing a player after Salford City's pre-season friendly at York City was ABANDONED on Friday. A 23-year-old man from York has been arrested in connection with the shock incident at the LNER Community Stadium. The score was 3-3 when an unnamed player for Salford, who are co-owned by David Beckham and Gary Neville, made way off the pitch during a substitution. BBC Radio York commentator David Ward witnessed the scenes and said: 'Noises seemed to be made towards the away dugout which led to the player trying to enter the stand to confront the spectator. 'He [the fan] then got up of his free-will and made his way towards stewards at the bottom of the stand and was led out of the ground.' The BBC also reported that the game was stopped after a supporter appeared to make monkey noises at a Salford player. Both sets of players were taken off the field before the referee called off the game. National League club York and North Yorkshire Police are investigating the incident and have confirmed that a young male has been arrested. A statement from Salford, who are in League Two, said: 'Salford City condemns racism in all forms, will always protect and defend its players and staff from any form of behaviour of this kind, and condemns this evening's behaviour in the strongest possible terms. 'We would like to thank York City for its swift response to this incident.' York appealed for witnesses to come forward after what they described as an 'extremely distressing evening'. A statement added: 'Any spectators who may have witnessed Friday's events should contact North Yorkshire Police or York City Football Club as soon as possible. 'Any supporter found guilty of racial abuse will face the strongest possible sanctions from the club.'

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