They just posted an official WARNING about "Catapult Violence!" Really! The kids "Y" shaped branch & a big rubber band.

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Catapult crackdown in effect as officers tackle antisocial behaviour

A catapult crackdown is in effect across Kent as neighbourhood police officers continue to respond to residents’ concerns about antisocial behaviour.

Constables and Police Community Support Officers have been taking action to tackle the use of catapults to harm people and wildlife or cause criminal damage, by searching anyone suspected of doing so and seizing any items they find. Investigations are also being carried out into possible offences and those found responsible risk being arrested and brought before the courts.

Overall reports of nuisance incidents fell in seven of the county’s 13 policing districts in the year to June 2025 including reductions of 18% in Tunbridge Wells, 10% in Ashford, 9% in Gravesham, 8% in Canterbury and 5% in Maidstone and Tonbridge and Malling.

Kent Police is working hard to continue this positive trend and deploying officers to undertake regular patrols in hotspot locations, tackling the types of antisocial behaviour that matter most to local people including the use of catapults to cause criminal damage and harm to wildlife.

Committed

Chief Inspector James Ross said:

‘Since the beginning of June we have received an average of 14 contacts per day that relate to the use or possession of catapults, which sometimes includes multiple reports for the same incident. Whilst this is only around one per district per day, we understand that incidents are likely to be under-reported and are therefore committed to tackling this issue head-on. ‘It is not currently illegal to possess a catapult but if our officers suspect one is being used to commit crime or antisocial behaviour then they will not hesitate to seize and destroy it along with any other items such as ball bearings. They will also make arrests and bring offenders to court if necessary and proportionate. ‘Being visible is the bedrock of our service to the public and we will continue to carry out regular patrols in order to stamp down on this type of unacceptable behaviour.’

https://www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/latest/policing-news/catapult-crackdown-in-effect-as-officers-tackle-antisocial-behaviour/

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Sadly:

Every year is getting shorter never seem to find the time.
Plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines
Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way
The time is gone, the song is over,
Thought I’d something more to say.