Abusive neighbour demanded we pay his rent or he will kill us
DEAR DEIDRE: MY neighbour demanded money from me to pay his rent.
He threatened to kill me, my wife and children if I didn’t do as he asked. It was terrifying.
I am 38 and my wife is 36.
Our children are eight and six.
This neighbour lives in the upstairs flat.
I managed to record his threats and the insults he hurled our way.
I called the police and they came out and arrested him.
They confirmed to us a few days later that he was under the influence of class-A drugs.
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They released him after two days but we haven’t heard anything more from him.
I have informed the council, and filled in two reports but so far they are ignoring the problem – despite promising they would deal with it as a priority.
We are devastated and terrified.
We fear for our lives every day.
I sleep fully clothed every night so I can defend my family if we are attacked.
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DEIDRE SAYS: This is appalling harassment.
Nobody should live in fear.
Please call the police again.
Harassment and anti-social behaviour are crimes, and there are people out there who can help you.
The organisation ASB Help has information about dealing with this, at asbhelp.co.uk.
Try victimsupport.org.uk (0808 1689 111), who help victims of anti-social behaviour.
My Nuisance Neighbours support pack also has information on how to deal with this distressing situation.