Christchurch teen gang claims to 'protect' Riccarton businessesIAIN MCGREGOR/FAIRFAXNZ The group wear red rags, but claim allegiance to a variety of gangs. IAIN MCGREGOR/FAIRFAXNZ Some schoolchildren do not stand outside the bus lounge, where security guards offer no protection. DAVID WALKER/FAIRFAX NZ The council got rid of comfy seating and hired security guards at the bus lounge after problems started. IAIN MCGREGOR/FAIRFAXNZ The youths congregate outside the Metro bus lounge on the corner of Division St and Riccarton Rd. Environment Canterbury commissioner Rex Williams said 1800 people used the bus lounge, and a second smaller one on Riccarton Rd, each day.

Source: Stuff October 07, 2016 16:02 UTC