People living up and down Station Road West in Trimdon Station say they are being terrorised, as anti-social behaviour continues to plague their street.
From windows being smashed to being hit with spades, the list of reported vandalism goes on as the house sits boarded up with its doors off and rubbish on the ground.
Station Road West, Trimdon home. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) One woman, who lives on the street, told The Northern Echo that residents are “crying out for help”, after three years of decline but did not wish to be named due to fear of retribution.
She said: “I’ve lived here for decades. It was so lovely when I first moved here – so quiet. From 2022, it seems like it has just declined. It’s just kept getting worse on this street.
Station Road West, Trimdon home. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) “We feel like nothing is being done. We have had the police out here so many times. I worry about what will happen.
“If that sets on fire, then because we are all colliery homes we will all go up in flames. We have all thought about leaving but because many are private homes we’d have to sell.
“It’s just not nice at all. We have been crying out for help, and we feel like nobody is listening.”
Station Road West, Trimdon home. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) Station Road West, Trimdon home. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) Police confirmed that multiple reports of anti-social behaviour regarding that specific house have been received.
Sergeant Terry Hill, from Peterlee Neighbourhood Team, said: “We are currently investigating several reports of antisocial behaviour and criminal damage at a property in Station Road West, in Trimdon.
“We are engaging with the property owner and have several named suspects in relation to these incidents.
“A number of arrests have already been made and the incidents remain under investigation.
Station Road West, Trimdon home. (Image: CONTRIBUTOR) “We’re keen to hear from anyone who may have information that could assist our enquiries, or from anyone who has any information regarding antisocial behaviour within the local area.
“We are hopeful of securing charges and will keep the local community informed on how the investigation progresses.”
Station Road West, Trimdon home. (Image: CONTRIBUTOR)
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MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor, Alan Strickland, also confirmed he is aware of the home – and described its condition “unacceptable”.
He said: “This issue has been raised with me by residents and I’m urgently picking this up with Durham County Council and Durham Constabulary.
“The condition of the house is totally unacceptable and I’m pushing for this to be resolved as soon as possible.”