“Obviously they will be forced to write a letter of apology and parents will be informed. “We have given the officers our leaflets to give to their parents and we can only hope that they are decent people and are ashamed and do the right thing and talk to their children and know exactly what they are doing and who they are with in the future. “
“We just hope they come and have a game with us.”
Laura Hassoun, the club’s chairman, said: “We just hope they come and have a game with us and respect the game going forward. “The police took them home and made them write an apology, so hopefully they have decent parents who will be responsible and hopefully come to meet us. “We do not expect any compensation financially, but meeting with us would be the best way forward.” There is currently no law preventing people from taking pictures of others in public, and that includes taking pictures of other people’s children. West Yorkshire Police said: “Police attended Harehills Bowling Club at approximately 6.10pm. on Aug. 19 after it was reported that a man allegedly involved in a vandalism incident at the location the night before had rejoined others. “Officers made contact with the complainant and two 13-year-old males were given community resolutions after admitting involvement. “Reports of burglary and criminal damage are taken seriously and will be investigated, with action taken against those found responsible.”
