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UK · 21 June 2026

Nottingham to ban balaclavas after gang incidents

Nottingham to ban balaclavas after gang incidents

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Nottingham will be the first city in the UK to outlaw balaclavas, addressing the issue of gangs on e-bikes intimidating residents. These gangs have been riding e-bikes, raiding stores, and were involved in two machete incidents in November and January, scaring families. Following the November incident, Daniel Drazewski, 23, faced accusations of engaging in violent disorder and carrying a knife.

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