Finsbury Park faces issues from large sex parties

Residents near Finsbury Park have expressed concern over the state of the park after reports of large sex parties. These events reportedly involve as many as 80 men, leaving behind significant litter and damaging wildlife habitats. Local parents are worried and have stopped bringing their children to the park. Katie Dawson, chair of the Friends of Finsbury Park charity, highlighted the increase in crime and anti-social behavior in the area. She noted that amidst summer events, the council has a substantial budget but has not taken action to lock the park at night, which residents believe could help deter such activities. Dawson described disturbing scenes after recent events, including debris like torn clothing, used condoms, and even drugs left around. She lamented that the park has become unsafe, urging the council to take more action. Local residents, including mothers with young children, are frustrated by the situation. Some have drawn comparisons to themes from the television show "The Wire," stating that the area feels abandoned and unsafe. Haringey Council stated they aim to keep the park open and accessible to the community. They have installed CCTV and increased patrols to improve safety. The council emphasized that they would only consider locking the park under special circumstances. The local police also encourage park users to report any incidents, stating that they regularly patrol the area and respond to community concerns.