Feb 13 2008 by Lisa Jones, South Wales Echo
THE Government has refused to ban a device to disperse yobs.
Calls have been made to ban the Mosquito, brainchild of Merthyr Tydfil inventor Howard Stapleton, with claims it infringes on youths’ human rights. In a statement, the Government said it had “no plans” to ban the Mosquito, which disperses youngsters by emitting a high-pitched noise heard only by youths. The National Autistic Society Cymru has raised concerns while The Association of Convenience Stores claimed they help fight anti-social behaviour.