A MAJORITY of people would support tougher measures being used to prevent booze being consumed in Glasgow’s parks, a poll suggests.

The Evening Times asked its readers if stronger action was needed to stop alcohol being taken into city parks, after a series of anti-social behaviour incidents involving “drunk” teenagers in Kelvingrove Park.

At the time of going to print, around 80 per cent of those who took part in our online poll agreed that current measures are not effective in enforcing the Glasgow City by-law, which prohibits drinking alcohol in designated public places.

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While around 20% said action did not need to be increased and people are just having a good time.

The reaction follows our report that local residents are fed up with young teens causing havoc in area, after spending the day drinking in the west end park during the sunny weather.

One resident told The Evening Times around 200 15 to 16-year-old’s were running around the lanes near Park Circus Wednesday night “screaming and shouting” and “off their faces”, after drinking in the park since lunchtime.

Around 1500 people responded to the online poll, with the number still rising into the evening.

Tim Johnston posted: “Bag searches are probably a quicker solution, coupled with stronger security, possibly private security.

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“Not a great step forward for a developed country, but when you’ve got too much freedom and no consequences, stuff like this is going to happen.”

While Sam T said drinking in the park is fine as long as people behave.

“Just under age drinkers enjoying the late night sunshine, as long as they behave themselves. Who didn’t try a drink at this age?” they said.

Another commenter, who identified themselves as a ‘westender’, said: “Hit them with heavy on the spot fines and if they don’t pay take it off their parents. Who are responsible for them! I don’t mind a wee bit (of) high-jinx! But, some of them are intimidating also.”

Police Scotland have said they will enforce the GCC by-law but there is currently no legislation in place to allow officers to search people specifically for alcohol.

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While GCC said mobile CCTV units will be utilised to support the four permanent cameras in place in the park.