Gangs

Gangs may be a problem within your area. It is often difficult to know how to deal with the pressures to be in a gang or the risks from being victimised by gang members.

Strathclyde Police have a web site designed specially for children and young people to help with information and advice about how to deal with this issue. The link for this is http://www.spstation.co.uk/

If you are affected by this issue, it's important that you get help. You could talk to your guidance teacher, or you could contact your local social work office. The police will also take this seriously, and a good starting point is to ask for the Community Safety Officer. You can remain anonymous if you wish, however, the police would be unable to prosecute unless you allow your name to be used. Any information helps the police to have more knowledge about what's going on in your area and allows them to be more proactive. This can help the police to prevent people from being victimised by putting the information together and looking at patterns of behaviour in the area.

Another useful website for information is http://teenissues.co.uk/SayGoodbyeToSchoolGangs.html

The local police offices are listed below. If you phone the main telephone number 0141 532 2000, they can put you through to your local office.

Bellshill Police Office (open 24 hours)
5 Thorn Road
Bellshill
ML4 1PB

Cumbernauld Police Office (open 24 hours)
South Muirhead Road
Cumbernauld
G67 1AX

Airdrie Police Office (open 24 hours)
Anderson Street
Airdrie
ML6 0AA

Motherwell Police Office (open 24 hours)
Divisional Headquarters
217 Windmillhill Street
Motherwell
ML1 1RZ

Tel: 01698 483000

Wishaw Police Office (open 24 hours)
100 Stewarton Street
Wishaw
ML2 8AG

Or you can phone this number and remain anonymous:

Crimestoppers

• Phone 0800 555 111