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# Six teenagers filmed on roof of Westhoughton Library
- URL: https://www.tethermagazine.com/six-teenagers-filmed-on-roof-of-westhoughton-library/
- Published: 2025-05-23T19:53:20.000Z
- Updated: 2025-06-11T01:20:11.000Z
- Description: Youths use scaffolding to access roof of historic building undergoing urgent repairs
- Author: Tether
- Tags: Community

A group of up to six teenagers were spotted on the roof of Westhoughton Library on Friday afternoon, prompting concern from local residents.

The incident was captured on camera by a shopper in the neighbouring Aldi supermarket. The teens appeared to have gained access via scaffolding currently in place for external repair work on the building.

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Shaun Partington, one Westhoughton resident, wrote on Facebook: "There were six kids. My two weren't up there with them but I just b-llocked the lot of them and told the rest to tell their parents that they had a b-llocking from me."

Other residents were less than impressed by the teenagers' antic. Heath Stringer said "let them fall and learn a lesson", while Nicola Bennett said: "sort your scummy kids out".

Westhoughton Library, a Grade II-listed building dating back to 1906, has been undergoing urgent repair work after a section of masonry fell from the façade last year. The scaffolding was erected to allow for essential exterior restoration.

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