Monday, August 07, 2006

Residents surveyed after crime wave


RESIDENTS of an estate between Dunston Hill and Lobley Hill in Gateshead are to be surveyed by their local Liberal Democrat Councillors about crime following a spate of vandalism and damage to property and vehicles.

Councillor Yvonne McNicol will carry out the survey of residents’ concerns and experiences of crime to get a fuller picture of the recent problems on the High Grove Estate.

“Residents are understandably concerned and are wanting action to tackle the problem,” said Yvonne. “I am hoping to arrange a meeting to bring police and residents together.

“In the meantime, the survey will give us a picture of specific problems on the estate.”

Photo: one of the vandalised cars on the High Grove Estate.

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