Increased surveillance after teen rampage in Reykjavik
Police officers on bicycles have been stationed in the area. Photo: Iceland Monitor/Styrmir Kári
Reykjavik Metropolitan Police have increased surveillance in Laugardalur, Reykjavik, after a group of children and teenagers have been rampaging in the area.
There have been many incidents of vandalism. The lights around Langholtskirkja church have been broken repeadetly and there have been damages made on Reykjavik Family Park and Zoo.
A 14 year old boy was attacked by a large group of teenagers just over a week ago. According to his mother the attack was completely unprovoked, though the boy seemed to have been a decided target.
“There have been many incidents involving teenagers in the area lately,” says Guðmundur Páll Jónsson of Reykjavik Metropolitan Police. “These are young kids, mostly 14-15 years old and even younger.”
When asked if the group of children that attacked the 14 year old boy is the same group that has been causing the damages, he didn’t want to assert anything. The boy is planning to file charges against his attackers.
Surveillance in the area has been increased over the last week with police officers on bicycles monitoring the area. This seems to be working as reported incidents have decreased.
