MALL MAYHEM

THE V&A Waterfront has warned teenagers found fighting inside their mall will be reported to the police.

At the weekend social media was once again a buzz, after two girls allegedly fought inside the grounds of the mall and children were seen running inside the facility.

The weekend bakleiery marked the end of the June exams in the Western Cape.

V&A Waterfront Head of Communication and PR, Donald Kau said they had a safety strategy in place in the event of any violence caused by customers which involved providing statements to their officials and the police.

He explained: “As you would expect we are concerned when these incidents take place as they place the participants as well as visitors to the Waterfront in danger and disrupt everyone from enjoying their outing to our neighbourhood.

“We manage a comprehensive security operation that monitors and anticipates increased activity across the property over weekends, public and school holidays, major public entertainment, sport events and brand activations with our security officers reacting quickly to intervene when necessary.

“In the instance of youngsters caught participating in these fights, statements are taken by our security officials, written warnings are provided to the individuals in our custody, the parents and SAPS notified.

"The spontaneous nature of these incidents has seen us increase the number of our security personnel as well as improve their capability to respond.”

Canal Walk have yet to respond to queries about their safety measures.