Antisocial behaviour at Balloch will be tackled with targeted police patrols intent on breaking up bother.
British Transport Police (BTP) today (Thursday) confirmed there had been 36 incidents in Balloch since April this year.
And as a result they will be stepping up operations locally to tackle the problem.
This follows our reports this week on how local teens were treating beauty spots in Balloch as no-go areas for fear they could get caught up in violence.
BTP Inspector Alasdair McWhirter said: “Through partnership working with Police Scotland and ScotRail we’re working tirelessly to deter criminality and antisocial behaviour on the railway network, and we’re stepping up our patrols in West Dunbartonshire using targeted operations.
"As passenger numbers on the railway increase as Covid restrictions lift, we will have more officers at key routes and stations across the network, including Balloch, to ensure the safety of everyone using it.
“We want people to look after themselves this summer and enjoy themselves, and we ask everyone to be sensible and considerate of other passengers. If we do get called out to antisocial behaviour incidents we will take action as the railway needs to be a safe place for everyone using the network.
“Becoming a victim of crime remains extremely low in the area and the majority of people using the railway these places have been enjoying the good weather responsibly.
“Passengers continue to be our eyes and ears and they can help us by reporting crimes and concerns by texting 61016.”
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