Free running is an urban sport that is
continuing to rise in popularity since its emergence over the last decade. Many
young people and adults have taken up the acrobatic sport, which also
incorporates gymnastics, and martial arts.
The sport has however recently caused
controversy in the East Yorkshire seaside town of Bridlington.
On Tuesday the 26th of February,
calls were made to the police regarding an attempted burglary on Queen Street
shortly after six pm.
Officers attended the call and later arrested
four people aged 14, 16, and two that were 17.
The teenagers informed the police that they
were free running on the buildings in the area, and were not attempting a
burglary.
They were later released, but local police
have warned about the dangers of free running, and the assumptions that may be
made by people who witness the sport.
Detective Sergeant Tom Napier, said:
“Whilst no offences were committed on this occasion there are obvious risks
attached to such activities and it is also very likely to be deemed as
anti-social behaviour.”
Free running, which is also known as
Parkore, has gained much publicity, and had many plaudits since its recognition
as a sport.
Although there are many organisations
offering free running courses in areas such as London, where the sport is more
popular, in areas such as Bridlington, opportunities to practice the sport are
limited.
Police in the Bridlington area have however
advised against participation in the sport in the area.
Mr. Napier said,
"Police will intervene if any cases are brought to light and I
would strongly advise against taking part in this sort of activity."
Although it may be not be popular with the police and local
residents, free running is a sport that is practiced predominantly outdoors,
and it may be a case that occurrences such as these become more frequent in the
future.
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