Boy racers driving residents to despair in area around busy Inverness supermarket
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Fed-up residents have demanded action from police and supermarket bosses over the scourge of late night boy racers who are blighting their community.
They have raised concerns over erratic driving, intimidation of customers and loud music in the Asda car park in Inverness – with the problem becoming so frequent they claim "these behaviours are exhibited on a nightly basis" – and sometimes to 3 or 4am.
And they have urged authorities to step in and act before the antisocial behaviour "ruins" the community.
Speaking to the Courier, one resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "The boy racers gather in the Inverness Asda car park every night. They cause so much disruption and stress for those that live in the immediate area of the supermarket.
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"Their behaviours include intimidation [of] customers, revving engines loudly, screeching tyres, driving erratically, playing loud music, and littering.
"These behaviours are exhibited on a nightly basis and at the weekends can go on until 3 to 4am! Many complaints have been reported to the police and Asda but the issues still remain. Many of the local residents feel that our community is being ruined by the antics of these boy racers who have no consideration for those who live within the area!"
Responding to the concerns, police said they are aware of the behaviour and dangerous driving and are working to address them.
Chief Inspector Scott Robertson said: “We are aware of anti-social behaviour and dangerous driving in the Ivanhoe Avenue area of Inverness and understand the disruptive effect this has on the community.
“Local officers work closely with partners to address these issues and will continue to carry out patrols.
“We will engage with drivers and take appropriate action where necessary.
“Anyone with any concerns should contact Police Scotland on 101.”
The Inverness Courier has reached out to Asda for comment but had not received a reply before publication.
