A MAJOR investigation was under way today after a woman was raped in Southampton city centre.
Detectives say the 24-year-old was sat on the pavement outside the entrance to a nightclub when two men approached and dragged her to an underpass.
The sex attack is thought to have lasted for several minutes before the two men jumped in a car and sped off.
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The rape happened in the early hours of yesterday morning, a short distance from The Edge nightclub in an underpass in Compton Walk.
Throughout the day the area was cordoned off by police while scenes of crime officers searched the area for evidence.
Enquiries were also carried out at houses in the immediate area until the scene was reopened last night.
The victim spent yesterday being interviewed by police and is said to be "traumatised" by what had happened.
Detective Inspector Roger Middle, leading the investigation called Operation Graham, said: "This was a violent attack by two men on a lone woman who had been sat on the pavement near to The Edge nightclub.
"We are determined to find those responsible. I would appeal to anyone who can help us catch these men to come forward to help with our enquiries."
Police are particularly keen to speak to anyone who came out of the nightclub or was in the vicinity between 12.30am and 1.15am yesterday. They are also trying to trace a man and a woman who offered a light for the victim's cigarette as she sat on the pavement shortly before the attack.
Witnesses are also being sought who saw a clean dark blue car speed off from Compton Walk turning left into St Mary's Road.
Posted by: Unhappy chappy, Southampton on 11:20am Thu 15 May 08
It was only this time last week that i made a comment regarding a story where police had advised people walking through the park in central southampton. They called it a 'no go zone' it was a pathetic plea seeing as though they could have two police constables walking around the park at all times. Now another rape has taken place, i'd like to know the statistics involving rapes in Southampton because it seems to be happening a lot. I suppose the police are going to advise us not to walk home from pubs/clubs next. Granted, it is pretty silly for a girl/woman to walk around on her own but its getting so bad that the only way we can stop these horrific crimes is to castrate the cowards... Am i being harsh?? I hope so, these streets are getting beyond the joke... It will get worse if the judges and MP's are not careful. Vigilantes will have to take charge, and id be more than happy to deal with these pondlife types.
It was only this time last week that i made a comment regarding a story where police had advised people walking through the park in central southampton. They called it a 'no go zone' it was a pathetic plea seeing as though they could have two police constables walking around the park at all times. Now another rape has taken place, i'd like to know the statistics involving rapes in Southampton because it seems to be happening a lot. I suppose the police are going to advise us not to walk home from pubs/clubs next. Granted, it is pretty silly for a girl/woman to walk around on her own but its getting so bad that the only way we can stop these horrific crimes is to castrate the cowards... Am i being harsh?? I hope so, these streets are getting beyond the joke... It will get worse if the judges and MP's are not careful. Vigilantes will have to take charge, and id be more than happy to deal with these pondlife types.
"A MAJOR investigation was underway today after a woman was raped in Southampton city centre"
A rape is a very serious and despicable crime. However, we must get this into perspective.
It is, at the moment, an alleged rape, and until more facts are known,and people charged,and found guilty, should remain as such.
"A MAJOR investigation was underway today after a woman was raped in Southampton city centre"
A rape is a very serious and despicable crime. However, we must get this into perspective.
It is, at the moment, an alleged rape, and until more facts are known,and people charged,and found guilty, should remain as such.
Posted by: Paula, Marchwood on 11:49am Thu 15 May 08
Simple answer to why didnt police prevent, not enough of them to cope with all the idiots out there.
If she was outside the nightclub sitting on the pavement (a bit worse for wear I guess) when 2 men picked her up and carried her away... where were the bouncers, and where were her friends?
Simple answer to why didnt police prevent, not enough of them to cope with all the idiots out there.
If she was outside the nightclub sitting on the pavement (a bit worse for wear I guess) when 2 men picked her up and carried her away... where were the bouncers, and where were her friends?
Posted by: Unhappy chappy, Southampton on 11:54am Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]George[/bold] wrote:
Agree with unhappy chappy. This sort of thing is a doddle for the police to prevent, so why aren't they?[/quote] You agrred with me last week too... Shall we for an alliance?!?! No, but seriously... This is preventable and yeas i agree with you Paula, Police need more support.
George wrote:
Agree with unhappy chappy. This sort of thing is a doddle for the police to prevent, so why aren't they?
You agrred with me last week too... Shall we for an alliance?!?! No, but seriously... This is preventable and yeas i agree with you Paula, Police need more support.
Posted by: Dumbledor, Barry on 12:35pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]hulla[/bold] wrote:
"A MAJOR investigation was underway today after a woman was raped in Southampton city centre" A rape is a very serious and despicable crime. However, we must get this into perspective. It is, at the moment, an alleged rape, and until more facts are known,and people charged,and found guilty, should remain as such. [/quote] It's only an alleged rape when it's alleged against someone.
You're not accusing anyone of anything until people are arrested - then it's most definitely an alleged rape.
hulla wrote:
"A MAJOR investigation was underway today after a woman was raped in Southampton city centre" A rape is a very serious and despicable crime. However, we must get this into perspective. It is, at the moment, an alleged rape, and until more facts are known,and people charged,and found guilty, should remain as such.
It's only an alleged rape when it's alleged against someone.
You're not accusing anyone of anything until people are arrested - then it's most definitely an alleged rape.
Posted by: whats your, point? on 1:13pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Dumbledor[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]hulla[/bold] wrote: "A MAJOR investigation was underway today after a woman was raped in Southampton city centre" A rape is a very serious and despicable crime. However, we must get this into perspective. It is, at the moment, an alleged rape, and until more facts are known,and people charged,and found guilty, should remain as such. [/quote] It's only an alleged rape when it's alleged against someone. You're not accusing anyone of anything until people are arrested - then it's most definitely an alleged rape.[/quote] Not sure if you are agreeing or disagreeing.
Dumbledor wrote:
hulla wrote: "A MAJOR investigation was underway today after a woman was raped in Southampton city centre" A rape is a very serious and despicable crime. However, we must get this into perspective. It is, at the moment, an alleged rape, and until more facts are known,and people charged,and found guilty, should remain as such.
It's only an alleged rape when it's alleged against someone. You're not accusing anyone of anything until people are arrested - then it's most definitely an alleged rape.
Posted by: Ruth, Southampton on 2:39pm Thu 15 May 08
I imagine your comments have been erased because they were deeply offensive, not to mention just plain stupid. Or it could have been because your spelling is just so awful.
I imagine your comments have been erased because they were deeply offensive, not to mention just plain stupid. Or it could have been because your spelling is just so awful.
[quote][bold]lowe and behold[/bold] wrote:
Hey ECHO why have you erased all my posts. where is my freedom of speech. Or did i touch a nerve regarding THE EDGE NITE CLUB! [/quote] From the Terms & Conditions
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lowe and behold wrote:
Hey ECHO why have you erased all my posts. where is my freedom of speech. Or did i touch a nerve regarding THE EDGE NITE CLUB!
From the Terms & Conditions
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not to use the Site for the transmission or posting of any material which is defamatory, offensive or of an obscene or menacing character, or in such a way as to cause annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety;
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[quote][bold]George[/bold] wrote:
I wish people would actually think about things rather than trying to get in cheap jokes or proving how clever they are.[/quote] Hear hear.
George wrote:
I wish people would actually think about things rather than trying to get in cheap jokes or proving how clever they are.
Posted by: voiceofyouth, everywhere on 4:12pm Thu 15 May 08
the second attack this month, its disgusting that this is happening and the police are doing nothing to help prevent it. this is just an observation but both attacks happened in areas where a high number of immigrants live....
the second attack this month, its disgusting that this is happening and the police are doing nothing to help prevent it. this is just an observation but both attacks happened in areas where a high number of immigrants live....
[quote][bold]lowe and behold[/bold] wrote:
daily echo your a disgrace! you parasites[/quote] Why? Because they deleted your homophobic comments?
Grow up.
lowe and behold wrote:
daily echo your a disgrace! you parasites
Why? Because they deleted your homophobic comments?
Posted by: voiceofyouth, everywhere on 4:13pm Thu 15 May 08
the second attack this month, its disgusting that this is happening and the police are doing nothing to help prevent it. this is just an observation but both attacks happened in areas where a high number of immigrants live....
the second attack this month, its disgusting that this is happening and the police are doing nothing to help prevent it. this is just an observation but both attacks happened in areas where a high number of immigrants live....
Posted by: lowe and behold, st marys hotseat on 4:17pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Banker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]lowe and behold[/bold] wrote: daily echo your a disgrace! you parasites[/quote] Why? Because they deleted your homophobic comments? Grow up.[/quote] I was only stateing what may have happened to help the dosey plod in there investigation gratitude hey parasites
Banker wrote:
lowe and behold wrote: daily echo your a disgrace! you parasites
Why? Because they deleted your homophobic comments? Grow up.
I was only stateing what may have happened to help the dosey plod in there investigation gratitude hey parasites
[quote][bold]George[/bold] wrote:
Agree with unhappy chappy. This sort of thing is a doddle for the police to prevent, so why aren't they?[/quote] If only this sort of thing was a doddle to prevent!!
If there were enough police officer provided by the government then yes it may be easier to safe gaurd, but there is only ever as many as 300 officers on in the entire of Hampshire. That shows things are as easy as you may think. Often you may have at most fifteen officers covering the city centre. Not a doddle sadly. They can't be everywhere!!
George wrote:
Agree with unhappy chappy. This sort of thing is a doddle for the police to prevent, so why aren't they?
If only this sort of thing was a doddle to prevent!!
If there were enough police officer provided by the government then yes it may be easier to safe gaurd, but there is only ever as many as 300 officers on in the entire of Hampshire. That shows things are as easy as you may think. Often you may have at most fifteen officers covering the city centre. Not a doddle sadly. They can't be everywhere!!
[quote][bold]N/A[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]George[/bold] wrote: Agree with unhappy chappy. This sort of thing is a doddle for the police to prevent, so why aren't they?[/quote] If only this sort of thing was a doddle to prevent!! If there were enough police officer provided by the government then yes it may be easier to safe gaurd, but there is only ever as many as 300 officers on in the entire of Hampshire. That shows things are as easy as you may think. Often you may have at most fifteen officers covering the city centre. Not a doddle sadly. They can't be everywhere!![/quote] you are right but the Police that are available are pursuing the wrong people....an example: I was travelling through Exeter at the weekend and the driver of our car threw a cig butt out of the window (ok it is littering but hardly crime of the century). Whilst the fuzz were giving him a talking to, a chav in a Cosworth drove past and the other officer who was chatting to me said 'that is someone we really want to pull over as he is the local drug pusher'.
I then stated the obvious consequence of pulling us over for a fag butt whilst the serious criminals roll on by. He agreed but basically said the driving officer resented the fag butt offence but pulled us because we were in a large BMW Alpina!
This shows that the police waste too much time making a point and slapping people's wrists when the real criminals can go about there day.
Frustrating.
And yes, he got a fine and has learnt his lesson.
N/A wrote:
George wrote: Agree with unhappy chappy. This sort of thing is a doddle for the police to prevent, so why aren't they?
If only this sort of thing was a doddle to prevent!! If there were enough police officer provided by the government then yes it may be easier to safe gaurd, but there is only ever as many as 300 officers on in the entire of Hampshire. That shows things are as easy as you may think. Often you may have at most fifteen officers covering the city centre. Not a doddle sadly. They can't be everywhere!!
you are right but the Police that are available are pursuing the wrong people....an example: I was travelling through Exeter at the weekend and the driver of our car threw a cig butt out of the window (ok it is littering but hardly crime of the century). Whilst the fuzz were giving him a talking to, a chav in a Cosworth drove past and the other officer who was chatting to me said 'that is someone we really want to pull over as he is the local drug pusher'.
I then stated the obvious consequence of pulling us over for a fag butt whilst the serious criminals roll on by. He agreed but basically said the driving officer resented the fag butt offence but pulled us because we were in a large BMW Alpina!
This shows that the police waste too much time making a point and slapping people's wrists when the real criminals can go about there day.
Posted by: Support the police for once, Southampton on 4:39pm Thu 15 May 08
Why do people always blame "the police"? You should not tarr all police officers with the same brush.
Many people have strong views on the subject of speeding and speed cameras but why is that argument is always brought up when a serious crime is reported and people ask why the police are not chasing real criminals?
Why do people always blame "the police"? You should not tarr all police officers with the same brush.
Many people have strong views on the subject of speeding and speed cameras but why is that argument is always brought up when a serious crime is reported and people ask why the police are not chasing real criminals?
[quote][bold]Support the police for once[/bold] wrote:
Why do people always blame "the police"? You should not tarr all police officers with the same brush. Many people have strong views on the subject of speeding and speed cameras but why is that argument is always brought up when a serious crime is reported and people ask why the police are not chasing real criminals?[/quote] because the Police aren't chasing real criminals
Support the police for once wrote:
Why do people always blame "the police"? You should not tarr all police officers with the same brush. Many people have strong views on the subject of speeding and speed cameras but why is that argument is always brought up when a serious crime is reported and people ask why the police are not chasing real criminals?
Posted by: Support the police for once, Southampton on 4:48pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Christoff[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Support the police for once[/bold] wrote: Why do people always blame "the police"? You should not tarr all police officers with the same brush. Many people have strong views on the subject of speeding and speed cameras but why is that argument is always brought up when a serious crime is reported and people ask why the police are not chasing real criminals?[/quote] because the Police aren't chasing real criminals[/quote] Good argument, well done!
Christoff wrote:
Support the police for once wrote: Why do people always blame "the police"? You should not tarr all police officers with the same brush. Many people have strong views on the subject of speeding and speed cameras but why is that argument is always brought up when a serious crime is reported and people ask why the police are not chasing real criminals?
[quote][bold]Support the police for once[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Christoff[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Support the police for once[/bold] wrote: Why do people always blame "the police"? You should not tarr all police officers with the same brush. Many people have strong views on the subject of speeding and speed cameras but why is that argument is always brought up when a serious crime is reported and people ask why the police are not chasing real criminals?[/quote] because the Police aren't chasing real criminals[/quote] Good argument, well done![/quote] I just gave you a real life example of what happened to me and so what probably happens to thousands of people, what more do you want?
They are revenue chasers at the moment. I am not saying that is by choice, it has been forced upon them by targets but it is still a Police issue.
Ok, fair enough I can't say all Police are like that but I am willing to bet that most people's experiences of the Police would involve something like my story than a heroic boy in blue chasing down a crim....I've never seen them chasing anyone.
Support the police for once wrote:
Christoff wrote:
Support the police for once wrote: Why do people always blame "the police"? You should not tarr all police officers with the same brush. Many people have strong views on the subject of speeding and speed cameras but why is that argument is always brought up when a serious crime is reported and people ask why the police are not chasing real criminals?
because the Police aren't chasing real criminals
Good argument, well done!
I just gave you a real life example of what happened to me and so what probably happens to thousands of people, what more do you want?
They are revenue chasers at the moment. I am not saying that is by choice, it has been forced upon them by targets but it is still a Police issue.
Ok, fair enough I can't say all Police are like that but I am willing to bet that most people's experiences of the Police would involve something like my story than a heroic boy in blue chasing down a crim....I've never seen them chasing anyone.
Posted by: Support the police for once, Southampton on 5:06pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Christoff[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Support the police for once[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Christoff[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Support the police for once[/bold] wrote: Why do people always blame "the police"? You should not tarr all police officers with the same brush. Many people have strong views on the subject of speeding and speed cameras but why is that argument is always brought up when a serious crime is reported and people ask why the police are not chasing real criminals?[/quote] because the Police aren't chasing real criminals[/quote] Good argument, well done![/quote] I just gave you a real life example of what happened to me and so what probably happens to thousands of people, what more do you want? They are revenue chasers at the moment. I am not saying that is by choice, it has been forced upon them by targets but it is still a Police issue. Ok, fair enough I can't say all Police are like that but I am willing to bet that most people's experiences of the Police would involve something like my story than a heroic boy in blue chasing down a crim....I've never seen them chasing anyone. [/quote] I accept what you are saying, but would it be fair to say that most honest decent people (like you and I) only come into contact with police officers when we are victims of crime or for traffic matters? (traffic matters being a light out, driving a little fast, etc...)
Christoff wrote:
Support the police for once wrote:
Christoff wrote:
Support the police for once wrote: Why do people always blame "the police"? You should not tarr all police officers with the same brush. Many people have strong views on the subject of speeding and speed cameras but why is that argument is always brought up when a serious crime is reported and people ask why the police are not chasing real criminals?
because the Police aren't chasing real criminals
Good argument, well done!
I just gave you a real life example of what happened to me and so what probably happens to thousands of people, what more do you want? They are revenue chasers at the moment. I am not saying that is by choice, it has been forced upon them by targets but it is still a Police issue. Ok, fair enough I can't say all Police are like that but I am willing to bet that most people's experiences of the Police would involve something like my story than a heroic boy in blue chasing down a crim....I've never seen them chasing anyone.
I accept what you are saying, but would it be fair to say that most honest decent people (like you and I) only come into contact with police officers when we are victims of crime or for traffic matters? (traffic matters being a light out, driving a little fast, etc...)
Posted by: big red, redroad on 5:08pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]George[/bold] wrote:
I wish people would actually think about things rather than trying to get in cheap jokes or proving how clever they are.[/quote]
Poor old George your only upset because you weren't first in the que. Usually your the first to make a joke of something like this.
George wrote:
I wish people would actually think about things rather than trying to get in cheap jokes or proving how clever they are.
Poor old George your only upset because you weren't first in the que. Usually your the first to make a joke of something like this.
this thing happens weekly now in southampton.
why aint the plod doing something to reassure women that they will sort the problem out?
or should every woman be home b4 dark?
this thing happens weekly now in southampton.
why aint the plod doing something to reassure women that they will sort the problem out?
It is interesting to note though that as we have seen on television recently the police (well certainly Humberside police)have vast resources (helicopters, innumerable cars, high powered motorbikes) to persue joyriders and motorists who have committed offences contrary to the road traffic act whilst apparently not to provide sufficient manpower to flood the streets at night with beat officers. Of course recruiting prople to ride around on flash bikes or to drive Subaru Imprezzas is a lot easier than persuading people to sign up to walk around Southampton.
It is interesting to note though that as we have seen on television recently the police (well certainly Humberside police)have vast resources (helicopters, innumerable cars, high powered motorbikes) to persue joyriders and motorists who have committed offences contrary to the road traffic act whilst apparently not to provide sufficient manpower to flood the streets at night with beat officers. Of course recruiting prople to ride around on flash bikes or to drive Subaru Imprezzas is a lot easier than persuading people to sign up to walk around Southampton.
Posted by: Irritated by idiots, southampton on 11:27pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Paula[/bold] wrote:
Simple answer to why didnt police prevent, not enough of them to cope with all the idiots out there. If she was outside the nightclub sitting on the pavement (a bit worse for wear I guess) when 2 men picked her up and carried her away... where were the bouncers, and where were her friends?[/quote] PAULA,were you there and did you see what happened, if not why not???? no clue as to the facts but yet you are quite happy to cast aspertions and lay blame at the feet of her friends and the doorstaff, KEEP YOUR IGNORANT VIEWS TO YOURSELF UNTIL YOU KNOW THE FACTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!
Paula wrote:
Simple answer to why didnt police prevent, not enough of them to cope with all the idiots out there. If she was outside the nightclub sitting on the pavement (a bit worse for wear I guess) when 2 men picked her up and carried her away... where were the bouncers, and where were her friends?
PAULA,were you there and did you see what happened, if not why not???? no clue as to the facts but yet you are quite happy to cast aspertions and lay blame at the feet of her friends and the doorstaff, KEEP YOUR IGNORANT VIEWS TO YOURSELF UNTIL YOU KNOW THE FACTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!
Posted by: Sacha, Southampton on 12:24am Fri 16 May 08
[quote][bold]Support the police for once[/bold] wrote:
Why do people always blame \\\"the police\\\"? You should not tarr all police officers with the same brush. Many people have strong views on the subject of speeding and speed cameras but why is that argument is always brought up when a serious crime is reported and people ask why the police are not chasing real criminals?[/quote] Again like the other people said, the police should be chasing real criminals like the evil men who raped this poor woman. My house got robbed of valuable stuff recently and what have the police dun? absolutely nothing, instead their out walking the area I live in and keep bothering my 14 year old brother giving him asbos and orders for stupid things like smoking. They need to sort them selves out and get their priorities str8, i mean seriously,they should deal with more urgent matters shouldnt they, for example this one.
Support the police for once wrote:
Why do people always blame \\\"the police\\\"? You should not tarr all police officers with the same brush. Many people have strong views on the subject of speeding and speed cameras but why is that argument is always brought up when a serious crime is reported and people ask why the police are not chasing real criminals?
Again like the other people said, the police should be chasing real criminals like the evil men who raped this poor woman. My house got robbed of valuable stuff recently and what have the police dun? absolutely nothing, instead their out walking the area I live in and keep bothering my 14 year old brother giving him asbos and orders for stupid things like smoking. They need to sort them selves out and get their priorities str8, i mean seriously,they should deal with more urgent matters shouldnt they, for example this one.
Posted by: dannyboy, soton on 8:18am Fri 16 May 08
this is just sick and worryin , how desperate can blokes get ..... like to run into these scum! sort of blokes who wouldnt say a word to man but will pick on vunerable women all day long .... a**eholes!
this is just sick and worryin , how desperate can blokes get ..... like to run into these scum! sort of blokes who wouldnt say a word to man but will pick on vunerable women all day long .... a**eholes!
Posted by: Bemused, Southampton on 11:10am Fri 16 May 08
"The victim spent yesterday being interviewed by police and is said to be "traumatised" by what had happened."
[bold]NO SH1T SHERLOCK[/bold] - Who wouldn't be "traumatised" after being subjected to such an ordeal?
"The victim spent yesterday being interviewed by police and is said to be "traumatised" by what had happened."
NO SH1T SHERLOCK - Who wouldn't be "traumatised" after being subjected to such an ordeal?
Posted by: George (the other one) on 2:01pm Fri 16 May 08
[quote][bold]big red[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]George[/bold] wrote:
I wish people would actually think about things rather than trying to get in cheap jokes or proving how clever they are.[/quote]
Poor old George your only upset because you weren't first in the que. Usually your the first to make a joke of something like this.[/quote] Heh heh nope, different George. Not that I'd make a joke about rape anyway
big red wrote:
George wrote:
I wish people would actually think about things rather than trying to get in cheap jokes or proving how clever they are.
Poor old George your only upset because you weren't first in the que. Usually your the first to make a joke of something like this.
Heh heh nope, different George. Not that I'd make a joke about rape anyway
Posted by: George (the other one) on 2:04pm Fri 16 May 08
[quote][bold]N/A[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]George[/bold] wrote:
Agree with unhappy chappy. This sort of thing is a doddle for the police to prevent, so why aren't they?[/quote] If only this sort of thing was a doddle to prevent!!
If there were enough police officer provided by the government then yes it may be easier to safe gaurd, but there is only ever as many as 300 officers on in the entire of Hampshire. That shows things are as easy as you may think. Often you may have at most fifteen officers covering the city centre. Not a doddle sadly. They can't be everywhere!![/quote] That's what I mean. Get a greater presence of officers
N/A wrote:
George wrote:
Agree with unhappy chappy. This sort of thing is a doddle for the police to prevent, so why aren't they?
If only this sort of thing was a doddle to prevent!!
If there were enough police officer provided by the government then yes it may be easier to safe gaurd, but there is only ever as many as 300 officers on in the entire of Hampshire. That shows things are as easy as you may think. Often you may have at most fifteen officers covering the city centre. Not a doddle sadly. They can't be everywhere!!
That's what I mean. Get a greater presence of officers
Posted by: Duh, Southampton on 3:59pm Sat 17 May 08
Such a shame that people can't walk the streets in safety. As for comments about the Police and bouncers etc. They can't be everywhere at once. At the time of day this happened they were probably dealing with drunken yobs beating each other up.
The Edge Nightclub is one of the safest clubs around, but the bouncers are there to monitor activity on the premises - not outside on a public pavement.
I just hope the victim gets the help and support she needs at this time.
Such a shame that people can't walk the streets in safety. As for comments about the Police and bouncers etc. They can't be everywhere at once. At the time of day this happened they were probably dealing with drunken yobs beating each other up.
The Edge Nightclub is one of the safest clubs around, but the bouncers are there to monitor activity on the premises - not outside on a public pavement.
I just hope the victim gets the help and support she needs at this time.
Thursday last week walking past the cenotaph in Southampton, a drunk laying on one of the benches, shouting at people. So when a policeman approached it appeared that he would sort it - not a chance he nodded at him and wandered on. One older lady said to me - probably going to get him another drink !
Thursday last week walking past the cenotaph in Southampton, a drunk laying on one of the benches, shouting at people. So when a policeman approached it appeared that he would sort it - not a chance he nodded at him and wandered on. One older lady said to me - probably going to get him another drink !
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