Windows of an East Belfast apartment block were smashed by a group of youths amid ongoing anti-social behaviour in the area.
Police were called to the London Road area at around 6pm on Tuesday, May 16, following reports that a group of young people had smashed the windows of an apartment block by throwing stones.
It is understood that it is the latest incident in a spate of anti-social behaviour in the area.
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The parent of someone living in the apartments said that residents are terrified to leave their apartments due to anti-social behaviour in the area and that the property is regularly attacked.
They said: "There have been problems at these apartments regularly over the past few months and I don't know if there is an underlying issue.
"On Tuesday night stones were being thrown through people's windows and it has left people terrified to leave their apartments and they are having to live with their windows boarded up due to the damage."
Police have said that they are investigating the incident at London Road on Tuesday, May 16.
Chief Inspector Rosie Thompson said: "Our enquiries are currently ongoing in relation to these incidents and we would appeal to anyone with any information or who may have mobile or other footage to contact police on 101.
"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."
Choice Housing has said that it is aware of recent incidents of anti-social behaviour in the London Road area and that the safety of its tenants are its top priority.
A spokesperson for Choice Housing: "The safety and well-being of our tenants is our priority and we invest heavily to ensure that people feel safe in their homes. We are aware of recent incidents of antisocial behaviour in the locality of 95 London Road and are actively engaging with our tenants, PSNI and local community groups in the area in relation to ongoing issues.
“Choice takes all complaints and concerns raised seriously and we encourage our tenants to contact their Housing Officer directly regarding any issue or concern they may have so we can record and investigate accordingly. We cannot comment on individual cases due to tenant confidentiality.”
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