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Daily Mail
37 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE We're being terrorised by a 'feral' GIRL GANG: Desperate locals claim wild teens nicknamed 'the little s****' are trashing shops, slashing tires and going on Prosecco rampage
A 'feral' gang of prosecco-guzzling teenage girls have been terrorising their neighbours as residents walk in fear and say they are powerless to stop it. The people of Whipton, Exeter, claim their community is being plagued by up to a dozen school girls, who run riot in the streets, shoplifting, smashing windows, slashing tires and being verbally abusive. The school children, nicknamed 'the little s****', have also been caught drinking big bottles of alcohol on their roof-hopping antics. Terrified of what they might do, locals say 'we're nice to them because if you're not you could have your windows put through.' Police have made frequent visits to the area with two arrests already having been made and a number of antisocial behaviour orders. There have also been reports of 'obscene' graffiti and racial abuse, according to the local councillor Liz Pole, as residents and officials are desperate to put an end to the teens who have come to run their streets. While the naissance may seem typical of rebellious teenage behaviour, furious locals—who are too afraid of the young girls to speak publicly—have told MailOnline the issue is much deeper and has only gotten worse. The reckless escapades are centred around shops and houses in Whipton Village Road and Summer Lane. The area may be regaining its reputation as the 'Wild West' of Exeter, which was formally attributed to a pub on the street because it was fraught with fights, drugs and intimidating behaviour. The girls, said to be around 14 years old, enjoy being chased by cops and arrested as they think it gives them 'street cred', locals say, as police action has done nothing to stop them. One shop worker in the area told how the girl gang have been verbally abusive to other staff and he fears the torment could escalate towards other children. 'One of my colleagues was driving past one afternoon and asked them not to come in the shop again, but they just yelled at her "f***k off, you "f***ing c**t", so they do come across as feral. 'What I've heard in the area is they've slashed people's tires and smashed windows. 'I'm not worried they'll get violent with us, but god knows what they'll be like to kids. They're not scared of adults, so who knows what they could do to children their age.' He added they have also vandalised the property: 'They climb over the fence and there's an alleyway in the back and our loos are outside. They go in there, trash it, leaving sweet rappers, bottles of prosecco and rip out everything from the toilets so there's loo paper everywhere. 'It's frustrating because we're having to come in every morning and clean up the mess everywhere. 'We've called the police but they said they can't do anything because we don't have CCTV, so it's just our word against theirs.' Another shop worker referred to the gang as 'little sh***' who brazenly steal from their shelves. The local said: 'They'll be in here causing issues, they've actually stolen off the medicine shelf but we're not allowed to stop shoplifters. They can basically just come in and do whatever they want.' He added: 'They've been vandalising people's properties, they've been up on the roofs, they actually broke into our flat just upstairs. 'We call the cops, but not a lot happens. 'They were on the roof the other night and on someone's balcony. It's all the neighbouring shops that are affected. 'The girls have already started turning violent. Someone across the road had rocks thrown at them, but there's nothing we can do.' One local said people walk the streets terrified of the teenagers and try their best to get on with them to avoid becoming the victim of their abuse. 'I just try to get on with them, we're nice to them because if you're not you could have your windows put through. I look at it that way. 'They're cheeky if they have to be, like if you confront them. They love the confrontations, they love the chase and when you call the police. 'They don't go to school and some of them have ASBOS against them,' she added. Another worker from the newsagent said the girls are constantly coming in to steal from them and will make a nuisance 'going into buildings without permission, breaking windows and throwing stuff at people'. The girl gang have become a topic of conversation in a local Facebook group, with fed up residents calling them 'criminals'. But it is also their family who are grappling with their antisocial antics. The sister of one of the girls responded to a comment about the troublesome teens, saying: 'I'm sorry, have you been under a rock. We have been chasing my sister to try to stop this but she is rebelling on her own behalf. What are we supposed to do when the police do nothing. 'We have done everything general family can do, we are not on the side of the road cheering her on for her bad behaviour, but we are struggling to do much more than what we already are. 'Maybe if other parents took control we would stand a chance but they don't.' Exeter MP Steve Race said: 'Residents in Whipton have been in touch to let me know about a concerning spate of anti-social behaviour. 'I know how worrying and disruptive this can be and I have contacted Devon and Cornwall Police for an update on the steps they will be taking to address this issue. 'I encourage anyone who witnesses criminal activity to report it by calling 101, online or by ringing 999 in an emergency or if a crime is currently in progress.'
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
Feral gang of roof-hopping teenage girls terrorise neighbourhood as they climb over buildings, hurl bricks and run through gardens
A 'feral' gang of roof-hopping teenagers have been wreaking havoc on a local community as they scale buildings, hurl bricks and run riot through gardens. Residents of Whipton, Exeter, claim their neighbourhood is being plagued by the schoolchildren, banging windows, kicking doors and exhibiting abusive behaviour. Police have also become regulars to the area as tensions continue to heat up between locals and a group of around six to eight, mostly teenage, girls. Furious residents alleged the children have no respect for adults or their property as they have been left feeling powerless to the situation at hand. And while the anti-social behaviour may seem a low level disturbance, many have raised concerns that matters could escalate and end up with someone being hurt. The reckless behaviour is centred around shops and houses in Whipton Village Road and Summer Lane. Landlord of the Star Inn, Mike Crisp, fears somebody could get hurt. He said: 'They climb on roofs and throw slates and bricks. The noise can be horrendous. 'Police have taken them away in handcuffs, firemen have been needed to get them off the roofs. But still they return. 'Some residents are talking about taking the law into their own hands. Not a good idea, but if the strong arm of the law can't stop them, what do we do?' He said the problems started about six weeks ago when two girls were spotted climbing on the roof of the pharmacy. 'It's gradually got worse and now more people are involved,' Mr Crisp said. The final straw came on Sunday when a group started throwing bricks at his wife, Sharon. 'I know a few people have complained to the councillor about it and I'm told a meeting is arranged with the police inspector,' he added. 'The MP is also going to talk to police.' Mr Crisp thinks the youths are aged between 13 and 15. Most are girls but a boy threw the brick at his wife. They were still causing trouble in the early hours of Monday morning when police were called again. 'One of my neighbours is terrified by them climbing through their garden at night,' said Mr Crisp. 'Shopkeepers have told me their doors are being kicked by youths trying to get into the shops. 'I'm worried that kids are going to get hurt if they get caught by the shopkeepers or a householder where they've caused damage and there could be trouble. 'I'm not blaming the police but they don't seem to be able to stop it.' The fire service, local councillor and now the city's MP have all got involved. Locals fear the teens are as much in danger of harming themselves as they are other people but so far, despite being spoken to by police and residents, the situation has only got worse and tensions are rising. Councillor Liz Pole said she was due to meet the police inspector on Wednesday and she said the concerns would be top of the agenda. She added: 'We've been talking to a lot of residents this week who have experienced problems first hand with young people. There is a lot of sentiment in the area and concerns young people are being egged on and taking risks. 'We are just encouraging people to report incidents of anti-social behaviour and trespass and any intelligence to police. 'I'm aware of a few incidents involving young people taking risks with their behaviour. I don't think it's escalated into thefts but they are using ladders and climbing onto roofs. 'The main concern is for young people and to make sure they're safe. The message needs to get to them that they are taking risks that are potentially harmful to them.' Exeter MP Steve Race said: 'Residents in Whipton have been in touch to let me know about a concerning spate of anti-social behaviour. 'I know how worrying and disruptive this can be and I have contacted Devon and Cornwall Police for an update on the steps they will be taking to address this issue. 'I encourage anyone who witnesses criminal activity to report it by calling 101, online or by ringing 999 in an emergency or if a crime is currently in progress.'
