Archive of "Police pick up 16 youths in Hong Lim Park", The Singapore Monitor, 18 April 1983

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Police pick up 16 youths in Hong Lim Park

By K K Fong

Officers from the Central Police Station rounded up a group of 16 youths in Hong Lim Park on Saturday night.

All of them were young boys and were holding each other's hands in dark corners of the public park. They sported unisex hair-dos and clothing. Some even wore make-up and perfume.

Police said their behavious was embarrassing others in the park.

Detectives have been keeping a discreet watch on the area after reports of the activities of these youths were made recently. It is understood that the police raid was conducted because of complaints of the youths' disorderly behaviour.

The youths were taken to Central Police Station where they were questined and later released after their particulars were taken. They were warned to behave themselves.

The police will continue to keep vigil at the park.