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9:56am Tuesday 6th May 2008
A schoolgirl who threw a party which caused devastation at her mother's house has still not returned home.
Gemma Johnson, 15, was allowed a sleepover with three friends at the house in Alberta Road, Durrington, near Worthing, on February 22.
When Julia and Robert Anscomb returned from a night at the theatre in London they found their puppy Bailey had been drugged, thousands of pounds of damage caused and expensive electrical gadgets stolen.
One guest described how the semi-detached family home was kitted out with red lights, sex toys and a ready supply of alcohol and illegal drugs.
The teenager has not returned home since.
Stepfather Mr Anscomb said: "She is still staying with her father and is being stubborn.
"I don't really know what is going to happen in the future but that is how it stands at the moment.
"We are obviously extremely upset at what happened."
Revellers claimed the party turned into a "cross between a Hell's Angels knees-up and a Roman orgy" with guests taking ecstasy, cocaine and marijuana.
Youths left graffiti "tags" in some of the bedrooms.
Drugs were found littered throughout the five-bedroom property as well as beer cans and empty bottles of spirits.
A new £600 fridge had patterns scratched into it with a knife and Mrs Anscomb's eight-year- old daughter's room was destroyed, the canopy ripped off her bed and underwear found beneath the covers.
Mrs Anscomb previously told The Argus how she lies awake at night in disgust at the thought of partying teenagers romping in her marital bed.
She said she felt violated after groups of youngsters enjoyed sex sessions at the party which damaged her £260,000 home.
She said: "I feel like moving on but I doubt I would be able to sell the house because of the reputation it has got."
A message on the social networking site Bebo attributed to Gemma said the party "went wrong but it was well good".
The message continued: "My mother thought it would teach me a lesson by putting it in the paper. All that's done is make everyone go, wow, your party made the front page'".
Riotous events like Gemma's are increasingly common and have become known as "Skins parties".
They take their name from the Channel 4 drama Skins, about appallingly behaved adolescents.
Do you have any horror party stories to tell? Comment below.
Flat Foot Soozie, Brunswick Square says...
10:20am Tue 6 May 08
John, Cyberspace says...
11:02am Tue 6 May 08
Andy, Brighton says...
11:22am Tue 6 May 08
John wrote:Which one is the daughter?
That's a puppy? It looks as big as the daughter.
Dave, Wivelsfield says...
11:31am Tue 6 May 08
Andy wrote:Which would you feel most comfortable with or least embarrassed by taking for a walk in the park? Fetch boy!
John wrote: That's a puppy? It looks as big as the daughter.Which one is the daughter?
T.Ruth, says...
11:43am Tue 6 May 08
Major Blyth-Smith, 3rd Foot and Mouth, says...
11:48am Tue 6 May 08
Andy wrote:neither - thats the mother
John wrote:Which one is the daughter?
That's a puppy? It looks as big as the daughter.
Charles, Brighton says...
12:23pm Tue 6 May 08
emma, brighton says...
12:24pm Tue 6 May 08
T.Ruth wrote:Get a Life!
It doesnt matter what you say, the orgy involved debauchery, drunkenness, ILLEGAL use of class A and class B drugs , cannabis and sexual perversions of every kind imaginable at this spoilt childs home while her totally NAÏVE and not FIT for purpose so called parents were away and, because quite a few of the participants were under 16 years of age, PAEDOPHILIA was involved as well and, if what we hear is really true the police are DUTY bound to investigate and, prosecute all those who committed any of the above CRIMINAL offences. This isnt a laughing matter and, the POLICE must treat this sort of behaviour with the utmost seriousness, because if its not dealt with in a serious manner, we will all be going to hell on a handcart. SODOM AND GOMORRAH has arrived. You had your FUN now you can have your WORRIES, because, for the next couple of years you will be wondering if you have caught any of the following S T Ds, Chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, hepatitis, syphilis or even Aids, the question is, was it really worth it, because for just a few moments of debauched carnal activities, you have all sacrificed your own precious personal dignity for ever and, will be remembered for this no matter what life has in store for you. As for all those who think it was an innocent bit of fun, you obviously have no morals whatsoever and, have no right to encourage others to act in the same debauched way, I strongly advise you to read the bible for some sense of direction in life, because the bible clearly states the those who live by the sword shall die by the sword and, those who live by the FLESH shall die by the FLESH, as in STDs.
Bamboo, Preston Park says...
12:53pm Tue 6 May 08
The Captain, Gatwick says...
1:01pm Tue 6 May 08
Andy, Brighton says...
1:07pm Tue 6 May 08
Dave wrote:I'm more than happy to take either for a walk. If I make the wrong choice though my pooper scooper may prove to be wholly inadequate.
Andy wrote:Which would you feel most comfortable with or least embarrassed by taking for a walk in the park? Fetch boy!John wrote: That\'s a puppy? It looks as big as the daughter.Which one is the daughter?
Steve Stevens, Worthing says...
1:12pm Tue 6 May 08
Number Six, Sompting says...
1:24pm Tue 6 May 08
Steve Stevens wrote:Oh good. Now the alien worshippers are out. How do you know when she'll have to face this ET of yours?
She'll have to face God soon
Terry Walpole, Queens Park says...
2:04pm Tue 6 May 08
Andy wrote:Comme of it Andy! You know very well that Gemma is the one on the ...Oo..wait..just hold on a minute..
John wrote: That's a puppy? It looks as big as the daughter.Which one is the daughter?
Inn Fected, says...
2:20pm Tue 6 May 08
emma wrote:Gee---eMMA, it looks as though you have lived enough to satisfy a thousand debaulched lives, but we will be the ones who have to pay for the treatment you will receive when the doctors have to treat your STD's
T.Ruth wrote: It doesnt matter what you say, the orgy involved debauchery, drunkenness, ILLEGAL use of class A and class B drugs , cannabis and sexual perversions of every kind imaginable at this spoilt childs home while her totally NAÏVE and not FIT for purpose so called parents were away and, because quite a few of the participants were under 16 years of age, PAEDOPHILIA was involved as well and, if what we hear is really true the police are DUTY bound to investigate and, prosecute all those who committed any of the above CRIMINAL offences. This isnt a laughing matter and, the POLICE must treat this sort of behaviour with the utmost seriousness, because if its not dealt with in a serious manner, we will all be going to hell on a handcart. SODOM AND GOMORRAH has arrived. You had your FUN now you can have your WORRIES, because, for the next couple of years you will be wondering if you have caught any of the following S T Ds, Chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, hepatitis, syphilis or even Aids, the question is, was it really worth it, because for just a few moments of debauched carnal activities, you have all sacrificed your own precious personal dignity for ever and, will be remembered for this no matter what life has in store for you. As for all those who think it was an innocent bit of fun, you obviously have no morals whatsoever and, have no right to encourage others to act in the same debauched way, I strongly advise you to read the bible for some sense of direction in life, because the bible clearly states the those who live by the sword shall die by the sword and, those who live by the FLESH shall die by the FLESH, as in STDs.Get a Life!
Angela, Brighton says...
2:48pm Tue 6 May 08
Charles, Brighton says...
3:45pm Tue 6 May 08
PeachesGeldof, Valium City says...
3:50pm Tue 6 May 08
T.Ruth, says...
4:09pm Tue 6 May 08
Bamboo wrote:Cut and paste a comment on such a serious matter as this, how dare you suggest such a thing. I may have madee a similar comment some time ago, but thats not illegal, or is it?
Yeah Emma I am with you on that one. Sounds like Ruth T could do with "a few moments of debauched carnal activities." Also out of interest did you cut and paste your comment because you madee the exact same one when this non-story first appeared.
tom, argus head office says...
4:22pm Tue 6 May 08
Flat Foot Soozie, Brunswick Square says...
8:32pm Tue 6 May 08
tom wrote:Goodness knows what he said that was deleted but glad to see that I remain intact (unlike the daughter...).
thanks for deleting my comment argus,the head office of the defence of flat foot soozie defence league she spouts off twice and you delete my post you are very dictitorial argus
whogivesa, Brighton says...
9:18am Wed 7 May 08
T.Ruth wrote:Aren't you a bit weird?
It doesnt matter what you say, the orgy involved debauchery, drunkenness, ILLEGAL use of class A and class B drugs , cannabis and sexual perversions of every kind imaginable at this spoilt childs home while her totally NAÏVE and not FIT for purpose so called parents were away and, because quite a few of the participants were under 16 years of age, PAEDOPHILIA was involved as well and, if what we hear is really true the police are DUTY bound to investigate and, prosecute all those who committed any of the above CRIMINAL offences. This isnt a laughing matter and, the POLICE must treat this sort of behaviour with the utmost seriousness, because if its not dealt with in a serious manner, we will all be going to hell on a handcart. SODOM AND GOMORRAH has arrived. You had your FUN now you can have your WORRIES, because, for the next couple of years you will be wondering if you have caught any of the following S T Ds, Chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, hepatitis, syphilis or even Aids, the question is, was it really worth it, because for just a few moments of debauched carnal activities, you have all sacrificed your own precious personal dignity for ever and, will be remembered for this no matter what life has in store for you. As for all those who think it was an innocent bit of fun, you obviously have no morals whatsoever and, have no right to encourage others to act in the same debauched way, I strongly advise you to read the bible for some sense of direction in life, because the bible clearly states the those who live by the sword shall die by the sword and, those who live by the FLESH shall die by the FLESH, as in STDs.
emma, brighton says...
10:44am Wed 7 May 08
Inn Fected wrote:Better give me your address then so i can send you the bill!
emma wrote:Gee---eMMA, it looks as though you have lived enough to satisfy a thousand debaulched lives, but we will be the ones who have to pay for the treatment you will receive when the doctors have to treat your STD\'sT.Ruth wrote: It doesnt matter what you say, the orgy involved debauchery, drunkenness, ILLEGAL use of class A and class B drugs , cannabis and sexual perversions of every kind imaginable at this spoilt childs home while her totally NAÏVE and not FIT for purpose so called parents were away and, because quite a few of the participants were under 16 years of age, PAEDOPHILIA was involved as well and, if what we hear is really true the police are DUTY bound to investigate and, prosecute all those who committed any of the above CRIMINAL offences. This isnt a laughing matter and, the POLICE must treat this sort of behaviour with the utmost seriousness, because if its not dealt with in a serious manner, we will all be going to hell on a handcart. SODOM AND GOMORRAH has arrived. You had your FUN now you can have your WORRIES, because, for the next couple of years you will be wondering if you have caught any of the following S T Ds, Chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, hepatitis, syphilis or even Aids, the question is, was it really worth it, because for just a few moments of debauched carnal activities, you have all sacrificed your own precious personal dignity for ever and, will be remembered for this no matter what life has in store for you. As for all those who think it was an innocent bit of fun, you obviously have no morals whatsoever and, have no right to encourage others to act in the same debauched way, I strongly advise you to read the bible for some sense of direction in life, because the bible clearly states the those who live by the sword shall die by the sword and, those who live by the FLESH shall die by the FLESH, as in STDs.Get a Life!
bobby bigballs, Brighton says...
10:13pm Wed 7 May 08
rent-a-goose, BTON says...
5:13pm Sun 11 May 08
T.Ruth wrote:you sound like a bunch of laughs
It doesnt matter what you say, the orgy involved debauchery, drunkenness, ILLEGAL use of class A and class B drugs , cannabis and sexual perversions of every kind imaginable at this spoilt childs home while her totally NAÏVE and not FIT for purpose so called parents were away and, because quite a few of the participants were under 16 years of age, PAEDOPHILIA was involved as well and, if what we hear is really true the police are DUTY bound to investigate and, prosecute all those who committed any of the above CRIMINAL offences.
This isnt a laughing matter and, the POLICE must treat this sort of behaviour with the utmost seriousness, because if its not dealt with in a serious manner, we will all be going to hell on a handcart. SODOM AND GOMORRAH has arrived.
You had your FUN now you can have your WORRIES, because, for the next couple of years you will be wondering if you have caught any of the following S T Ds, Chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, hepatitis, syphilis or even Aids, the question is, was it really worth it, because for just a few moments of debauched carnal activities, you have all sacrificed your own precious personal dignity for ever and, will be remembered for this no matter what life has in store for you.
As for all those who think it was an innocent bit of fun, you obviously have no morals whatsoever and, have no right to encourage others to act in the same debauched way, I strongly advise you to read the bible for some sense of direction in life, because the bible clearly states the those who live by the sword shall die by the sword and, those who live by the FLESH shall die by the FLESH, as in STDs.
rent-a-goose, BTON says...
5:19pm Sun 11 May 08
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Dave, Wivelsfield says...
10:07am Tue 6 May 08
What a total non story - in summary Gemma is staying at her dad's house. Wow.