Southway residents report months of anti-social behaviour

Summarised from PlymouthLive's report · Updated 17 Oct, 07:08 · Archive

Residents of Southway in Plymouth report months of anti-social behaviour including vandalism, arson and drug use by groups of young people.

PlymouthLive reports that residents of Southway in Plymouth have endured a summer of anti-social behaviour, with reports of screaming, intimidation, arson, criminal damage, drug taking and underage sex. The activity has been concentrated around the Southway Community Hub, with Presbytery Mews and Hendwell Close worst affected. Residents said damage has spilled into their gardens and property, with one occupant facing a £500 repair bill for a damaged patio. Young people have also been reported climbing onto the roof of the community hub.

One resident described the situation as a nightmare lasting from May onwards, stating that wooden fences have been vandalised, fires set, bikes smashed and thrown into gardens, and underage sexual activity occurring on residential property. Elderly residents have been shouted at and intimidated. Residents said local police are responsive but much activity occurs when officers are off shift. Local councillors are attempting to bring agencies together to address the problem, though one resident said they could not endure the situation much longer.

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