| Traffic wardens 'keeping diary of attacks' |
Traffic wardens in Brighton are being issued with diaries to record physical and verbal attacks by motorists.
Council officials they are being asked to take notes in the event of court action.
One parking attendant says she was punched by a group of youths for ticketing one of their father's cars. Another was chased down the street by a woman armed with a hammer.
Other assaults include verbal abuse and spitting, reports the Brighton Evening Argus.
A Brighton and Hove City Council spokeswoman said: "The attendants are keeping a note of events for operational reasons.
"The parking manager does not want to reveal their contents because there is concern it could lead to copycat incidents."
She said the diaries will also allow managers to monitor the situation.
Story filed: 13:48 Friday 14th September 2001
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