London lidos engulfed in lawlessness as drunk teenagers brawl and lifeguards pushed in water amid Britain's fifth heatwave
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London lidos have experienced a wave of antisocial behaviour that has been described as "concerning", forcing the summer hotspots to impose stringent security measures.Break-ins, brawls and alcohol-fuelled violence have marred what should be a respite from the relentless heat, with Parliament Hill Fields Lido in Hampstead Heath among the worst-affected sites, having been forced to close twice this summer.A large-scale poolside brawl at Parliament Hill Fields Lido during the May Bank Holiday weekend broke out after a group of youths reportedly forced entry to the site.
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A swimmer was left hospitalised with head wounds after being struck with a wine bottle stolen from the on-site café.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Two men were arrested but subsequently released for lack of evidence.The lido's manager disclosed "brawls break out every summer" and blades have previously been discovered concealed in visitors' bags.A waitress told the Daily Mail: "They stole a wine bottle from us and...
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