For years, the picturesque village of Rhuallt in Denbighshire has been lauded as a rather wonderful place to call home. Nestled amidst breathtaking scenery and conveniently located near the A55, it strikes an ideal balance between bucolic charm and accessibility. North Wales Live paid a visit to this typically tranquil Denbighshire community following reports of disruptive behaviour.
Opinions among the locals were divided; some pointed fingers at unruly youths for the disturbances, while others acknowledged the lack of activities for teens in the vicinity. Kath Easton, a local resident, referred to a troubling episode where a man's tyre was maliciously punctured. Another resident said: "I used to love Rhuallt - it's a beautiful location.
I hate it now. I can't walk down the street without feeling intimidated or being jeered at or verbally abused by kids. READ MORE: Tributes to 'adorable and adored' young sportsman killed in crash whose 'smile brought sunshine' READ MORE: Minibus driver narrowly avoids jail after breaking law 13 times "I used to go walking up the old Rhuallt Hill or down to the Fifth Wheel (company) but the gangs of kids congregate at the bus stop.
I can smell what smells like weed and there are ends of joints on the ground. They throw things and call names to people." "Some elderly residents are scared to go out after 3pm.
These are people who walked in the area during Covid but they won't now. Or they will get in their car and drive somewhere else." Resident.