Police in Midlothian have taken to social media to address the ongoing issue with anti-social behaviour involving youths targeting Lothian Buses in the area.
We previously reported how police were called to a 'large scale disturbance' onboard a bus just outside Dalkeith last weekend. Just days later, the window of a bus was smashed by youths who gathered in the Gore Avenue area of Gorebridge.
Several similar reports from the area include cars being vandalised in the car park at Tesco Hardengreen, Dalkeith, and youths gathering and engaging in anti-social behaviour in Gorebridge.
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Midlothian Police took to social media to inform concerned members of the public that they have begun patrolling the area and continue to engage with Lothian Buses to find a solution.
They said on Thursday, April 13, community action team officers teamed up with staff from Lothian Transport to carry out patrols in Dalkeith, Rosewell and Gorebridge due to "ongoing anti-social behaviour on and towards Lothian Buses."
As well as drivers reportedly being subjected to abuse from teens, several buses have repeatedly been diverted from areas such as Tesco Hardengreen and Gore Avenue.
Midlothian Police said: "During the patrols, officers engaged with a number of youths, one of whom was conveyed home and spoken to in the presence of their parents due to their behaviour. Police and staff also spoke with drivers, passengers and members of the public.
"Police have teamed up with Lothian Transport staff again tonight, Friday, April 14, to conduct joint patrols. Officers will continue to carry out patrols during the remainder of the holidays.
"We would urge parents and guardians to make sure they know where their children are, particularly during the remainder of the school holiday, who they are associating with and what they are doing.
"If you experience any antisocial behaviour, please speak to the bus driver, or contact Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, you can call Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111."
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