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Aug 11 2006

By Nick Coligan, Liverpool Echo

 

One of the wardens on duty at Croxteth library

BOUNCERS were put on the door of a Liverpool library today after staff were attacked.

Community wardens were posted outside Croxteth library after it reopened for the first time since Saturday when frightened staff walked out.

Complaining of a daily barrage of abuse and violence, staff refused to return until their safety could be assured.

Discussions between the council, police and unions ended with an agreement that the two council wardens would be stationed outside the premises, part of Croxteth leisure centre, to keep an eye on youngsters and make staff and visitors feel safer.

Croxteth's four-strong library team said they were targeted by thugs while arriving, leaving and working at the Altcross Road premises.

They complained of:

* Doors being smashed

* Verbal threats made to staff

* Workers assaulted and a drinks container used as a missile

* Youths warning staff they were armed with guns and knives

 
 

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