On the other hand, we have superintendent Wayne Mawson, who apparently admitted moving house to escape youths who lurked outside. "The senior officer's revelation will be seen as a sad comment on a Britain menaced by violent and threatening street gangs," said the Evening Standard. So what is one to do?
The News of the World tried to help by asking experts, including former Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross and chat show host Trisha Goddard how they'd tackle "Yob Britain". "I think the army should run youth clubs," said Trisha - and we all thought she was so nice. Meanwhile, Tory MP and special constable David Davies has accused children's commissioner Sir Al Aynsley-Green of being a "mouthpiece for yobs".
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