Police and fire officers have been visiting people on a Mansfield estate who have been dealing with anti-social behaviour "day in, day out" as authorities try and tackle the problem. Residents on the Oak Tree Lane Estate have previously told Nottinghamshire Live that it is sometimes a "nightmare" living there, with past incidents including firefighters being attacked with golf balls.
Due to the number of incidents, Oak Tree was designated as a priority neighbourhood by Mansfield District Council, with £33,000 of funding recently being announced for the estate. This is being used for plans which include the installation of a CCTV camera on the edge of Oak Tree's heathland, an area previously affected by arson attacks.
Several events are also being held in the area where free locks and anti-theft kits for bicycles are being handed out to residents, with the theft of bicycles emerging as a particular issue on the estate. Outreach work is also taking place with schools and community groups.
