Antisocial Behaviour in Street Name/Location

Antisocial Behaviour in street name/location

Dear Resident

We are investigating complaints of antisocial behaviour in BRINGTON ROAD and LONG BUCKBY and are appealing to local residents for information. 

If you have any information regarding individuals, vehicles, or addresses involved in such activity, or if you have been affected by these issues, we encourage you to contact your local policing team by calling 101 or by reporting online via the Northamptonshire Police website.

Should you prefer to remain anonymous, information can be provided in confidence through the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or by visiting their website. Any details you can share, including information about other forms of anti-social behaviour, may assist in building a clearer picture of the issues affecting your community.

We cannot address these concerns alone and rely on the support and cooperation of residents, alongside our partner agencies, to effectively tackle these problems.

We appreciate that you may have concerns about being identified within the community when providing information. Please be assured that all information received will be treated in the strictest confidence. Your identity will not be disclosed, and officers will not attend your home address in connection with the information you provide.

Please be assured that both the Police and the Local Authority take reports of anti-social behaviour extremely seriously. Your assistance is vital in enabling us to respond appropriately and take effective action.

Finally, if you are personally connected to or aware of those people who are entering the site or may be tempted to I would urge you to warn them of the possible dangers present 

For young people, urban exploration can seem exciting and adventurous, but entering abandoned buildings carries serious risks. Many derelict properties are in poor condition, with weakened floors, unstable staircases, collapsing roofs and hidden hazards that can cause serious injury if the structure fails unexpectedly. 

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) warns that unstable buildings can be at risk of collapse and should be properly assessed before anyone enters them. 

Older abandoned buildings may also contain asbestos, particularly if they were built or refurbished before 2000. If damaged materials are disturbed, asbestos fibres can be released into the air and inhaled, potentially causing life-threatening diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis many years later. The HSE reports that asbestos still causes around 5,000 deaths each year in the UK. 

There is also an increased risk of fire in abandoned buildings, as they are often targeted by vandals, arsonists or individuals using the premises unsafely. Fires can spread rapidly through neglected structures, trapping anyone inside and increasing the risk of smoke inhalation, burns and structural collapse. As a result, what may appear to be an exciting place to explore can quickly become a dangerous environment with potentially life-changing consequences.

If you would like to contact your local policing team, search in the Your Area section of our website. 

PS978 Lewis JUDD
Daventry Neighbourhood Policing Team

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