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Disgusting drinkers intimidate residents
A "disgusting and "intimidating" group of five drinkers who indulge in antisocial behaviour are blighting a Hendon street.
Lager-fuelled rants and urinating in stairwells are just some of the
activities cited by residents who live near Sentinel Square, off Brent Street, where the gang of up to five men
congregate.
Jane Murphy, from the Belle Vue estate, said: "It's absolutely disgusting and people have to walk past and see it all.
"The smell is terrible and we have to clean up their mess and it's just going to get worse over the summer."
She said there were no locks on the entrance to her block of flats and the men have started coming into the building from the street.
"It just annoys me that they are leaving rubbish everywhere. It's shameless and they are laughing in our face," she added.
Hayley Shaw, who works in a mobile phone shop in the square, is sometimes too scared to go outside.
"I find them quite intimidating and have to get my boss to move them away if they are hanging about near our back door," she said.
"I don't like to go out because they are dirty and noisy and always walking around outside."
Barnet Homes, which manages the estate, urged residents to report any incidents to the police, to enable them to act. A spokeswoman said: "We will not tolerate people causing nuisance on estates and will take action in partnership with the police to prevent it.
"We are working with the police at present and would urge all residents to report any incidents or evidence they have, so we can take legal action against these perpetrators."
Hendon MP Andrew Dismore has already contacted the police and Barnet Homes about the issue.
He said: "It is pretty unpleasant to have it on their estate.
"It has become antisocial and I can understand the cause for concern because it is not the sort of thing you expect to be happening outside your home."
8:06am Saturday 17th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Rog T, Mill Hill on 2:52pm Sat 17 May 08
I would suggest that the residents contact the Barnet Council Licensing officer with details of these incidents. The Licensing act clearly states that a licensed premises should promote good public order. They are not doing this so they should lose their license.
I would suggest that the residents contact the Barnet Council Licensing officer with details of these incidents. The Licensing act clearly states that a licensed premises should promote good public order. They are not doing this so they should lose their license.
Posted by: John, Finchley on 5:51pm Sat 17 May 08
Sad really, how Rog T always has to have the final word.
Sad really, how Rog T always has to have the final word.
Posted by: Stoge V, New Barnet on 3:21am Sun 18 May 08
Rog T. Last word? Not any more! Stoge V is here.
Rog T. Last word? Not any more! Stoge V is here.
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