Nightmare neighbour who ignored warnings is evicted

A NIGHTMARE neighbour who played loud music through the night has been evicted.

Numerous complaints were made about Andrew Leach shouting, singing loudly and slamming doors at the property on Handel Street, South Shields.

As well as playing loud music, it was also alleged the 28-year-old threatened his neighbours.

South Tyneside Homes’ Community Safety and Tenancy Enforcement Team had received numerous complaints about his behaviour since July 2017.

Despite receiving several warnings about his conduct, Mr Leach failed to change his ways and was removed from the property.

A spokesman for South Tyneside Council said: “Eviction is always a last resort but it is important to send a clear message that we will not tolerate anti-social behaviour.

“We will continue to take a firm stance with those people who breach their tenancy conditions and make the lives of those around them a misery.”

Residents can report anti-social behaviour in South Tyneside in a variety of ways.

Concerns can be raised to the community safety and tenancy enforcement team on (0191) 427 7999, the customer contact centre on (0191) 424 7000, by emailing asb@southtynesidehomes.org.uk, texting ASB followed by message to 07786 200 802, or online at www.southtyneside.gov.uk/ asb

Community wardens can be contacted on (0191) 420 3713, any day from 11am to 10.30pm.

In an emergency, residents are advised to call the police on 999.