Hammer attack in Ridge Road Sandyford

SAGE again are reporting more savagery over in Ridge Road.

On Monday evening, a local woman was threatened outside her own home in Sandy Road, Sandyford by youths who live in nearby Ridge Road.

It was reported the aggressive teenage youths said they were going to beat the woman and her family up as well as going to put her windows through.

Local residents who are fed up with the ongoing antisocial behaviour started to turn against the youths with visual solidarity of strength after seeing one of the youths showing off a golf club.

Residents witnessed seven police vehicles in the street as well as an ambulance having to visit the scene after one resident collapsed and had to be treated by a paramedic.

One resident who lives in the area said this antisocial behaviour must end soon before people take matters into their own hands.

It was reported that on Wednesday, youths appeared in court on public order offences, which occured in the Sandyford area.

Police officers are continuing to visit local residents to make further statements and to show visual support to a community who has been suffering from antisocial activities for the past two years.

The Sentinel also ran a story

One resident, who did not want to be named, said: "The problems started last year. The culprits know the police usually take half an hour to get here so whatever they're up to they clear off before the police arrive.

"They've been making nuisance of themselves. I've seen footballs kicked at cars and lads standing in the street intimidating motorists.

"They frighten women and cause problems for anyone who dares to drive through here.

"The quicker the police and council get rid of them the better."

Tom Simpson, secretary of Sandyford and Goldenhill Residents' Association, said: "This needs to be stopped before someone gets hurt.

"What a waste of police resources on a Saturday night.

"People have been reporting problems to the residents' association for years.

"I've been told youths jump in front of cars, blocking motorists and intimidating people.

"It's just a small group causing a lot of problems and they seem to get a kick out of upsetting people."

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