'Teen repellent' buzzing devices may be switched off by law today
Controversial devices which emit painful high-frequency sounds audible only to children and young adults may be banned in Britain today following a debate at the Council of Europe.
Around 5,000 of the Mosquito devices are believed to be in use throughout the UK – considerably more than anywhere else in Europe – and are aimed at discouraging young people from gathering in public areas such as around shops where they might intimidate others.
The device, marketed in France as the "Beethoven", has attracted considerable criticism, not least because their use is not regulated and in most cases they are installed with no warning or information being given out.
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