SOUTH Belfast Alliance MLA Paula Bradhsaw says there needs to be a a greater sense of urgency in tackling anti-social behaviour in the Holyland, especially given that St Patrick’s Day is now only a month away. The student area has seen a number of incidents and breaches of the Health Protection Regulations have been reported to the police throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.Ms Bradshaw fears that a lack of preparation ahead of St Patrick’s Day could put Holyland residents at risk. “As recently as Tuesday there were reports of students drinking alcohol in their front gardens, on top of bay windows, playing loud music throughout the streets, and although there were no breaches of the restrictions because households weren't mixing, this behaviour can still act as a considerable disturbance for neighbours,” she explained.“Parties were taken inside when police requested, but many local residents were met with verbal abuse prior to police involvement when they asked for loud music to be turned down.
