Residents of the UK’s “grossest” car park tell how their sleep has been disrupted by couples who romp in their cars.
Locals are furious after a nightclub-like atmosphere and the smell of drugs turned their neighborhood into an “evil club”.
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Residents of Snowshill Close, Warndon in Worcester say that their area has been a hotspot for dogging and drugs, yet the housing association and police are failing to resolve the problem.
Barbara Bendall, 53 said: “We want to have some light on our carpark. The light is fine now, but it will not be there when the winter arrives and especially at night.
A resident, who preferred not to be named said, “They’ve plunged us into total darkness. It doesn’t seem safe here at night.”
People selling cannabis and loudly playing music from cars are all around us.
It’s one of the most dark car parks I have ever seen in any city. “You can’t see your foot in front.”
A local resident described having to wait over an hour for a parking space in front of their own home because inconsiderate motorists filled them.
A resident complained that she was forced to spend 12 hours in her vehicle while teachers and parents from nearby schools steal the spots.
The night time is like a party. She continued, “We have drug deals going on and doors being slammed. Music is playing.”
It’s dark, how can I tell if someone isn’t going to jump at me? Safety and security are paramount. “Security and safety must be the top priority.”
Her window was wide open and she could hear the doggers having sex.
Kevin Bendall, 27 shared his experience of the area. Cars can be abandoned in this location for as long as four months. Drug deals are also spotted every few nights.
Jill Desayrah of Warndon, city councillor said “I am truly horrified to hear the extent of antisocial behaviour which has accrued in recent years since the lights were turned off. This includes claims from residents that drug dealers and dogs are involved.
Platform Housing has already been informed of my concerns and I plan to follow-up with them in order to resolve the issue.
West Mercia Police spokeswoman: “We are aware that residents in Snowshill Close Warndon have expressed concerns regarding antisocial behaviour and drugs use.
Platform Housing and we will continue to collaborate to resolve these problems.
Anyone who sees anti-social behavior should contact the police by using the “tell us about” section on our website, or calling 101.
Platform Housing spokesperson said that the roads and pathways are not theirs.
The statement continued: “This is a residential area for our clients and owners and therefore, a barrier or gate to the parking lot would not be possible as it could not be managed efficiently.”
We advise residents to inform the police if they witness dogging or drug trafficking. The police will then take appropriate action.
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