State of parks and streets 'can contribute to crime'

Sat, Nov 19th 2011, 03:33 AM

By CELESTE NIXON
Tribune Staff Reporter
cnixon@tribunemedia.net

PLP MP Fred Mitchell claims that the degraded state of community parks and streets can contribute to criminal activity.
In a press conference held yesterday in Fox Hill’s community park, Mr Mitchell, MP for the area, said the government’s “inability” to keep communities clean is not only a health risk, but a safety issue for Bahamians.
“When the environment in a neighbourhood is not kept within acceptable limits this feeds crime and anti-social behaviour,” said Mr Mitchell.
“A major complaint of constituents is the inability of the government to keep the parks properly ...

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