'I've got to get out of here': Antisocial acts leave locals living in fear
Summary
Residents in Portsmouth say they feel unsafe due to ongoing antisocial behavior like noise and vandalism. The government plans to increase police presence and introduce new orders to address the issue. Despite these efforts, police say they are overwhelmed and can't respond to every incident.Key Facts
- People in Portsmouth report feeling unsafe because of antisocial behavior.
- The behavior includes noise, vandalism, graffiti, fly tipping, and drug dealing.
- The government promises more neighborhood police officers and new "Respect Orders."
- "Respect Orders" aim to give police more power to handle repeat offenders.
- Police say they are too stretched to respond to every call from residents.
- Some residents feel frustrated and have stopped reporting every incident.
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