Skateboard Fence Jumping Thu 13.12.2007 at 1436

Skateboard jumping over a stair fence near the kerb out front while two others watch eating and commenting (nothing wrong here; that's why the benches are there) as a third films the activity on Thursday, 13.12.2007, at 1436.

This is extremely dangerous for those doing it in a situation prone to accident. I would not want to see anyone sustain a head (can be easily fatal) or any kind of injury doing this which should be carried out at the nearby Westway Sports Centre.

I would much prefer to take the time to publish this antisocial behaviour now to redirect it to a safer and suitable venue rather than have to call the emergency services in the event of a serious accident.

The skateboard flies into the road near a parked vehicle at first. Although it did not look like it hit the car, this is a risk for autos parked here. This activity removes these stairs from being used by pedestrians. Women with small children and push chairs are unlikely to take this frequently used route at present.

After making several aborted attempts, this guy manages to get in a couple jumps through the air with the skateboard to the other side of the fence. He stops for a drink at one point and to examine his (injured?) foot at another.

The guy filming outside can be seen on the left behind the tree branches standing on the other stairs at one point behind the other two onlookers.

It appears that they moved to this location from Monday's activity which included landing in the road (see adjacent video) which brings it under police jurisdiction. Here they are entirely on the Estate property (except when the skateboard shoots into the street).

Who would be legally liable in case of an injury or death from this activity? I doubt insurance would cover an accident from this source especially given tenant management negligence making those with management responsibility personally liable for this safety and health hazard as well as the organisations involved.

There are two of the three Kensington & Chelsea sports centres adjacent to the Estate: Kensington Leisure Centre (where Princes William and Harry spent some after school time while growing up) and Westway Sports Centre.

Why is it that these lads cannot be redirected in the direction of these for sports activity including the skateboarding skills development at the Westway Sports Centre where there is a skateboarding area (at least when I saw it last)?

This is the wrong place to be carrying out this activity as a result of which it becomes antisocial behaviour with the potential to cause damage to the fence and nearby vehicles as well as a noise nuisance.

They take no safety precautions, and why is it that they are not in school? The PCSOs can take names and addresses of those involved in antisocial behaviour as of 01.12.2007. They have added new powers as well which might be used in this situation to prevent its recurrence.

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• Antisocial
• Safety
• Hazard
• Noise
• Nuisance

[niallc123]

'and why is it that they are not in school?'

i wont name names but the skateboarder in question is 21 and is a uk professional, he probably makes more money than you.

[Moyno]

Dear Sir/Raasclart,

Please do some research before you talk jive and post candid videos of a culture you clearly no nothing about. Every comment you've made about anti-social behaviour is hugely hypocritical if you compare this to cyclists (who are far more likely to be in an accident as it is) or any other activity that is generally accepted by society. Skateboarding is no different, so please do yourself and your stalker/antisocial qualities a favour and fucking do one.

[theunderone1]

"and why is that they are not in school?"

Probably because they are in their 20's.

[DexterMckay]

You and your mates would 'bang' him? That's disgusting.

[MattTheManc1]

yo i would snap that guys jaw if he got in my face like that the fat prick...if i was 1 of them kids would defo bang that guy and get ma boys to fukin bang him aswell!

[crazywhiteboi94]

oh cool why dont you post a video on youtube of your chrisis

[Coin54321]

Let them skate. Its not as bad as you make it sound.

[guidedogg]

you are a piece of shit

[dfcvda]

twat.