Pictures show damage caused by gang at Tallaght apartment complex
Ongoing anti-social behaviour at an apartment complex in Tallaght has again been highlighted after pictures of the damage caused to the premises by a gang of youths over a sustained period of time were shared with Echo.ie.
Just two weeks ago the Echo ran a story in relation to the problems at the Mount Seskin Court apartments in Killinarden, with one young mother speaking of intimidation and threats being made against her and others who live there.
Drug use and drinking is prevalent in the complex, with the youths breaking into two empty apartments recently and throwing tiles from the windows.
Residents have continued to highlight the issues, and this week images shared with Echo.ie show just how much of an impact the behaviour from a few is having on the residents every day.
Litter and food thrown at the entrance to the complex can be seen, while damage to the walls, the lift, the stairs, the floor and more is also evident.
Added to this, the gang often gain entry to the underground car park and set vehicles on fire, and in the images shared this week vehicles can be seen with damage to them.
The residents say there is little or nothing being done to resolve the issues, and some have criticised local politicians who they say have turned their back on them.
One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “I have been on the phone to lots of different people, but they never do anything, they leave us here to deal with it ourselves – what are we supposed to do?”
Speaking two weeks ago a senior garda source in Tallaght said they need specifics in order to successfully carry out action in relation to anti-social reports.
“Often we get anonymous calls and when we get to the location, nobody is there. You’re asking me a negative, it is hard to disagree with a negative,” said the source.
“If people ring 999, the call is recorded. If anyone calls the station to make a complaint we need specifics.”
We will have more on this in next week’s edition of the Echo, on sale in shops and online every Thursday.
