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Connor Lynch & Cian O'Broin

Families tell PSNI of nudity, drugs and constant parties at 'Air BnB from hell'

Residents near an alleged "Air BnB from hell" have said they are putting up with suspected drug use, nudity, loud parties and people urinating outside for several months.

The accommodation, located in North Belfast has been functioning as an Air BnB for several months and since then neighbours have told of constant reports of anti-social behaviour, Belfast Live reports.

Talking to Belfast Live, one frustrated father of three young children said that neighbours have made several complaints to the landlords, Belfast City Council and the PSNI, however nothing has been done.

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He said: "Since this property started operating as an Air BnB we have had nothing but problems due to the constant partying and anti-social behaviour that is taking place. There have been times where there have been parties with more than 30 people with music so loud that you can hear it all over the street."

The frustrated father recalled that they had to deal with people taking drugs outside the property and shouting abuse when they ask them to leave, as well as people walking naked or peeing when children are around.

"This is a street that is full of families who are just trying to get on with their lives, but this property is giving us nothing but hell and we are at our wits end trying to have the problems resolved.

"We have contacted the owners on multiple occasions, the council and police have even attended the property, but still the issues keep happening and it is not fair on everyone else living here," he said.

A PSNI spokesperson said police are familiar with recent anti-social behaviour issues at a property in the area of North Belfast.

"We understand the negative impact that this type of activity can have on local communities and would appeal to anyone affected to report anti-social activity to ensure a police response.

"Patrols will continue in the area to deter further activity of this nature and we will also continue to liaise with partner agencies.

"Ring us on 101, report online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport or speak directly to your Neighbourhood Team."

A Belfast City Council spokesperson said the Council continues to work in partnership with the PSNI and other statutory agencies to tackle and address concerns around anti-social behaviour and noise which impacts residents in the city.

"The Council runs a night time noise response service 7 days a week between the hours of 8PM and 4am. Officers can be contacted on 02890 373006," they said.

The owners of the Air BnB have been contacted for comment.

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