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CCTV and patrols added after youth incidents scare parents

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 10:39 PM UTC · How we work

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Blakelaw FC chairman Gavin Campbell says anti-social incidents are scaring parents from football sessions.
Youth have set fires near the club for several months.
Youth have thrown eggs at cars and launched fireworks over the fence at players.
Parents report stones and eggs hitting vehicles traveling to and from the venue.
Newcastle Council deployed patrols, installed CCTV and held meetings after councillor Rachel Davison urged an emergency session.

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Blakelaw FC chairman Gavin Campbell says anti-social incidents are scaring parents from football sessions.
Youth have set fires near the club for several months.
Youth have thrown eggs at cars and launched fireworks over the fence at players.
Parents report stones and eggs hitting vehicles traveling to and from the venue.
Newcastle Council deployed patrols, installed CCTV and held meetings after councillor Rachel Davison urged an emergency session.