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The Sun
07-07-2025
- The Sun
We're terrorised by nightmare neighbours who brandish KNIVES and beat each other up – it's like living in a soap
A MUM is "living in fear" for her family's safety because of nightmare neighbours who she has seen brandish knives and beat each other up. Jenna Moffat from Dalkeith, Scotland, even captured footage of locals engaging in violence - with one clip showing a physical attack in her building's stairwell. 3 3 3 The mum has reported numerous of these violence incidents, as well as ones of drug use and animal neglect, in recent years but says her landlord Melville Housing Association "won't address" them. Shocking video footage captured in the last week shows one man brandishing a knife close to Jenna's property whilst trying to enter a flat. But despite police being called "numerous times" to reports of violence involving a tenant in her block of flats, a housing officer advised they would "need to get all their ducks in a row" before any action could be taken. Frustrated, Jenna has even compared her experience to "living in a soap opera", saying the situation has been "ongoing" ever since she moved in four years ago. The mum added: "[It has] gradually gotten worse. "It's horrible because you don't know what you're going to walk out to." She explained how there have been times where she and her family had gone downstairs only to find people "sitting, taking drugs or people fighting in the stairwell". Jenna continued: "This is causing significant fear and alarm to me and my family - I'm now getting antidepressants and anxiety medication due to the stress and everything that's going on. "I don't really sleep because I'm so anxious - the buzzer goes constantly throughout the day and night and people scream and shout at the door every single day to get in." Jenna, who lives around eight miles south-east of Edinburgh, said local drug users also frequently come to her building, leading to regular antisocial behaviour in the area. How lethal £1 'jungle pills' that cause monkey hallucinations have ravaged UK town where 'zombies' pass out in bus lanes The mum added that she was not alone in her fears, with neighbours also sharing their worries with her - saying they avoid going downstairs out of a fear of being attacked. She said: "The reason I moved to this flat was because I was fleeing domestic violence and what's going on is very, very triggering. "When I told my housing officer this, they didn't seem to care. "I've been asking to get moved for the last three years but I'm told they need more evidence before anything can be done. "I said how much more do you need me to complain about him and give you evidence?" 'I'M JUST GETTING NOWHERE WITH THEM' Jenna has not just sent videos and pictures but even voice notes "every time something happens". Despite this, Jenna says she is told "they don't have enough evidence to remove him from the property". She believes the man has "broken his contract numerous times", adding she couldn't understand why he had not been removed from the area. Jenna continued: "I'm just getting nowhere with them. "They also said I need to put in for an exchange, but I told them no one is going to exchange with me - everybody in Midlothian knows the person and know the sort of thing that goes on." A Melville Housing Association spokesperson said: "Due to tenant confidentiality, we are unable to comment on individual cases. "We can confirm that we take all reports of antisocial behaviour and criminal activity seriously and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our tenants. "Where incidents are reported to us, we work closely with partners including the police to respond appropriately within the scope of our powers as a landlord."
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Moment 'nightmare' neighbour brandishes knife outside flat as terrified resident begs council to move her from crime-ridden estate
A mother is begging the council to move her out of a crime-ridden estate after a neighbour brandished a knife outside her flat. Jenna Moffat has been 'living in fear' for her family's safety amid a string of terrifying incidents in her block in Mayfield, Scotland. The resident has caught some of the violence on video, including a clip of a man waving a blade while trying to get into a flat, and another of a physical altercation on the stairwell. Much of the antisocial behaviour is fuelled by local drug users who hang around the building and even take drugs on the estate, according to Ms Moffat. The mother only moved to the area in a bid to escape domestic violence, but has spent the last three years desperately trying to get out of her current place on the block, which is run by Melville Housing Association. Ms Moffat has been forced to turn to antidepressants and anxiety medication to cope with the stress of her 'nightmare' experience living on the estate, with no prospect of the problem neighbours being evicted. She said: 'It feels like we're living in a soap opera, but this is real life. I've been in here for four years now and it's been ongoing from the minute I moved in and gradually gotten worse. 'It's horrible because you don't know what you're going to walk out to. 'There are times that we've gone downstairs and there's been people sitting about downstairs taking drugs or people fighting in the stairwell. 'This is causing significant fear and alarm to me and my family. 'I don't really sleep because I'm so anxious - the buzzer goes constantly throughout the day and night and people scream and shout at the door every single day to get in.' She added that she several other residents of the building had expressed their concerns to her, with many not leaving their flat for fear of being attacked. But, despite police being called 'numerous times' over one tenant's violence, a housing officer advised they 'need to get all their ducks in a row' before action can be taken. Ms Moffat added: 'The reason I moved to this flat was because I was fleeing domestic violence and what's going on is very, very triggering. When I told my housing officer this, they didn't seem to care. 'I've been asking to get moved for the last three years but I'm told they need more evidence before anything can be done. 'I said how much more do you need me to complain about him and give you evidence? 'I've sent videos, pictures, voice notes - but every time something happens, I'm told they don't have enough evidence to remove him from the property. But surely he's broken his contract numerous times. 'I really don't know why he's not been removed from the area. I'm just getting nowhere with them. 'They also said I need to put in for an exchange, but I told them no one is going to exchange with me - everybody in Midlothian knows the person and know the sort of thing that goes on.' A Melville Housing Association spokesperson said: 'Due to tenant confidentiality, we are unable to comment on individual cases. 'We can confirm that we take all reports of antisocial behaviour and criminal activity seriously and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our tenants. 'Where incidents are reported to us, we work closely with partners including the police to respond appropriately within the scope of our powers as a landlord.'
Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Terrified Scots mum ‘living in fear' as nightmare neighbours take drugs & brandish knives
She feels she is living in a 'soap opera' HOME HELL Terrified Scots mum 'living in fear' as nightmare neighbours take drugs & brandish knives Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MUM is "living in fear" for her family's safety because of nightmare neighbours - who she has caught on video fighting and brandishing knives. Jenna Moffat said she has reported numerous incidents of violence, drug use, and animal neglect in recent years. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A mum is "living in fear" for her family's safety because of nightmare neighbours Credit: SWNS 3 Video captured showed one man brandishing a knife near to her property Credit: SWNS 3 Another clip shows a physical attack in the stairwell Credit: SWNS But Jenna, of Dalkeith, says her landlord, Melville Housing Association, 'won't address the ongoing issues'. Video captured in the last week showed one man brandishing a knife near to her property whilst trying to enter a flat - with another video showing a physical attack in the stairwell. Jenna said despite police being called 'numerous times' due to reports of violence involving a tenant at her block of flats, a housing officer advised they 'need to get all their ducks in a row' before action can be taken. "It feels like we're living in a soap opera, but this is real life," she said. "I've been in here for four years now and it's been ongoing from the minute I moved in and gradually gotten worse. "It's horrible because you don't know what you're going to walk out to. "There are times that we've gone downstairs and there's been people sitting about downstairs taking drugs or people fighting in the stairwell. "And it's the same thing when we're coming back in. "This is causing significant fear and alarm to me and my family - I'm now getting antidepressants and anxiety medication due to the stress and everything that's going on. "I don't really sleep because I'm so anxious - the buzzer goes constantly throughout the day and night and people scream and shout at the door every single day to get in." Girl, 10, mauled by next-door neighbour's Chow Chow before dog RETURNED to owners leaving family 'petrified' The Mayfield resident said local drug users frequent the property which has led to regular antisocial behaviour in the area. Jenna said that neighbours have also shared their worries with her - and say they avoid going downstairs for fear of being attacked. She said: "The reason I moved to this flat was because I was fleeing domestic violence and what's going on is very, very triggering. "When I told my housing officer this, they didn't seem to care. "I've been asking to get moved for the last three years but I'm told they need more evidence before anything can be done. "I said how much more do you need me to complain about him and give you evidence? "I've sent videos, pictures, voice notes - but every time something happens, I'm told they don't have enough evidence to remove him from the property. "But surely he's broken his contract numerous times. "I really don't know why he's not been removed from the area. I'm just getting nowhere with them. "They also said I need to put in for an exchange, but I told them no one is going to exchange with me - everybody in Midlothian knows the person and know the sort of thing that goes on." A Melville Housing Association spokesperson said: "Due to tenant confidentiality, we are unable to comment on individual cases. "We can confirm that we take all reports of antisocial behaviour and criminal activity seriously and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our tenants. "Where incidents are reported to us, we work closely with partners including the police to respond appropriately within the scope of our powers as a landlord." Police Scotland has been approached for comment.
Daily Record
07-07-2025
- Daily Record
Chilling video clip shows nightmare neighbours fighting with knives as mum living in fear
Jenna Moffat says she has been given antidepressants and anxiety medication due to the stress of the horror neighbours. A Scots mum is "living in fear" for her young family's safety due to nightmare neighbours - who she caught on camera brawling and brandishing knives just metres away from her home. Jenna Moffat, from Dalkeith says she's reported years of violence, drug abuse, and animal neglect in and around her block of flats, but the situation is only getting worse. The mum-of-one says her repeated pleas for help have fallen on deaf ears, as she claims her landlord, Melville Housing Association, 'won't address the ongoing issues'. Video captured in the last week showed one man brandishing a knife near to her property whilst trying to enter a flat - with another video showing a physical attack in the stairwell. Jenna said despite police being called 'numerous times' due to reports of violence involving a tenant at her block of flats, a housing officer advised they 'need to get all their ducks in a row' before action can be taken. "It feels like we're living in a soap opera, but this is real life," she said. "I've been in here for four years now and it's been ongoing from the minute I moved in and gradually gotten worse. "It's horrible because you don't know what you're going to walk out to. "There are times that we've gone downstairs and there's been people sitting about downstairs taking drugs or people fighting in the stairwell. "And it's the same thing when we're coming back in. "This is causing significant fear and alarm to me and my family - I'm now getting antidepressants and anxiety medication due to the stress and everything that's going on. "I don't really sleep because I'm so anxious - the buzzer goes constantly throughout the day and night and people scream and shout at the door every single day to get in." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The Mayfield resident said local drug users frequent the property which has led to regular antisocial behaviour in the area. Jenna said neighbours have also shared their worries with her - and say they avoid going downstairs for fear of being attacked. She said: "The reason I moved to this flat was because I was fleeing domestic violence and what's going on is very, very triggering. "When I told my housing officer this, they didn't seem to care. "I've been asking to get moved for the last three years but I'm told they need more evidence before anything can be done. "I said how much more do you need me to complain about him and give you evidence? "I've sent videos, pictures, voice notes - but every time something happens, I'm told they don't have enough evidence to remove him from the property. "But surely he's broken his contract numerous times. "I really don't know why he's not been removed from the area. I'm just getting nowhere with them. "They also said I need to put in for an exchange, but I told them no one is going to exchange with me - everybody in Midlothian knows the person and know the sort of thing that goes on." A Melville Housing Association spokesperson said: "Due to tenant confidentiality, we are unable to comment on individual cases. "We can confirm that we take all reports of antisocial behaviour and criminal activity seriously and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our tenants. "Where incidents are reported to us, we work closely with partners including the police to respond appropriately within the scope of our powers as a landlord."
