Disabled woman trapped in flat as ‘thugs glue locks’

Police appeal for information after victim left ‘housebound for days’

A DISABLED woman has claimed she was “housebound for days” after vandals glued her locks.

Police are investigating the incident, which the woman alleges is the latest in a string of problems she has had with her neighbours.

She has repeatedly complained to her housing association, but said last night she felt she had to speak out after discovering she had been deliberately locked in her flat.

She said: “I decided to go the shop that night.

“I got myself ready, got the key, tried to stick the key in the door and it wouldn’t go in – it was filled with glue.

“The locksmith came out the following morning but I said to him ‘you can’t touch that until I find out who is liable for it’”.

The woman said that the ongoing problems with other residents in the building had caused her to self-harm twice. She also claims that her noisy neighbours slam doors, continually buzz her flat and bounce balls on the floor above hers at all hours.

Castlehill Housing Association was unable to comment on the case, but have sent a letter to tenants urging them to be mindful of others.

Police are investigating claims a disabled woman in Aberdeen was locked in her flat with strong glue.

The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, claims she is being tormented by neighbours who slam doors, bounce balls on the floor above her and buzz her flat.

She said she has now reached the end of her tether after vandals left her “housebound for days” by putting glue in her locks.

She said: “I decided to go the shop that night because it would save me going in the morning.

“I got the key, tried to stick the key in the door and it wouldn’t go in – it was filled with glue.

“The locksmith came out the following morning but I said to him ‘you can’t touch that until I find out who is liable for it’.

“I was housebound for days.”

The woman, who says the ongoing problems have caused her to self-harm twice, said her disabilities mean she can not get to the door fast enough to see who is buzzing.

She claims she has repeatedly complained to Castlehill Housing Association, and was concerned they would try to move her.

Last night, the business said it could not comment on individual cases.

However, the association has now sent a letter to all its tenants urging them to be mindful of their neighbours.

It states: “It has been brought to my attention that some residents are slamming their front doors, or allowing them to close loudly.

“This can be disturbing to other residents, so please take care when closing your doors.”

A police spokesman confirmed they had received a report of vandalism and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

He said: “Inquiries have been carried out and noone has been charged at this time.

“Anyone with any information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101.”

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

“You can’t touch that until I find out who is liable for it”