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Bullying 'must be taken seriously'

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David Askew, a 64 year-old who had learning difficulties, died this week after persistent problems with local yobs.

The case has raised serious questions about who in society is responsible for tackling anti-social behaviour.

David Congdon, head of campaign and policy for Mencap, discusses how the police deal with cases of anti-social behaviour against vulnerable people.

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