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Knaresborough public toilets temporarily closed after surge in vandalism
Overview
Public toilets at the bus station in Knaresborough have been temporarily closed following a sharp rise in vandalism and anti-social behaviour. Councillor Matt Walker described the damage as disgusting, noting that facilities are being targeted almost daily. Consequently, all public conveniences in the town will now close earlier at 18:00. North Yorkshire Council stated that the vandalism places extra pressure on resources and that they are working with North Yorkshire Police using CCTV to tackle the disorder.
Key points
- Public toilets in Knaresborough have experienced a sharp rise in vandalism and anti-social behaviour.
- The maintenance team reports that facilities are targeted almost daily, often left in a mess with soaked toilet rolls thrown around.
- Bus station toilets are temporarily closed due to recent damage.
- All public conveniences in the town will now close at 18:00.
- North Yorkshire Council is working with North Yorkshire Police and utilising CCTV to investigate and tackle the disorder.