Local residents are urging for the closure of Finsbury Park's gates at night to prevent outdoor sexual activity and drug use that has left the park littered with condoms and needles. Despite the park being managed by Haringey Council, community members express frustration over insufficient responses to the alarming situation, claiming that it poses serious health risks, especially for children. Council officials, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Police, are committed to addressing these anti-social behaviors, but residents seek more immediate measures, such as locking the park after dark to deter illicit activities.
Haringey's cabinet member for culture and leisure, Emily Arkell stated that the council is determined to stamp out criminal activities in Finsbury Park, emphasizing collaboration with the Metropolitan Police.
Kate Dawson voiced that the presence of drugs, needles, and human feces in the park presents urgent health and safety concerns, stating, "It is not appropriate for residents to come across this when passing through the park."
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