Crowborough locals form patrol group as nearby migrant accommodation site sparks safety fears

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Crowborough Aware are a resident led patrol group, formed earlier this year in response to community concerns about behaviour linked to the nearby accommodation site.There are now 81 volunteers, all of whom the group say have undergone official security checks.

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They patrol the streets three times a day, seven days a week.Dave Williams, founder of the group, said "we're a visible presence to provide the feeling of safety, security and to stop any potential issues occurring, so we're a deterrent"."There was one incident that I recall where a lady came running out of the darkness, she said she was being followed, and we walked her home." He told us.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Another incident took place just after we finished filming with the group, this time involving migrants from the camp.Sussex Police later confirmed officers were called to Crowborough at around 9:15pm on April the 29th, following reports of anti-social behaviour involving a group of people.Describing what...

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