Concerns raised in Harrow over chewing tobacco and paan spitting

Concerns raised in Harrow over chewing tobacco and paan spitting

Residents in Harrow have raised growing concerns about chewing tobacco and paan spitting, with the issue particularly noticeable in Rayners Lane and more recently in North Harrow. Paan, which is made from betel nut and leaf, herbs, and often tobacco, produces a stimulant effect when chewed. But once spat out, it leaves a blood-red mess on pavements, bins, and even lamp posts. Residents say in Rayners Lane it is now common to see the stains on th…