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.
MORE FROM DEAR DEIDRE
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 .
Try (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.
