Halloween protesters say new homeless housing slap bang in the middle of their community could be a permanent anti-social nightmare.
Residents living near Coton Hill House in Shrewsbury held a protest by torchlight on Saturday night, dressed as witches, zombies and vampires to illustrate their fears.
"Some of our neighbours didn't get involved in the protest because they're frightened about what might happen. One neighbour's children said they were scared of her taking part in case people take offence to it." "This is not a political community. It's a lovely, close-knit neighbourhood but now people are scared. It's shameful how this has happened."Among the objectors was Dawn Lewis. She said:"I have lived in Coton Hill for almost 20 years and have always felt safe.
"It doesn't help that the street lights are switched off at midnight either. There have been people trying the car door handles late at night too. "Over the years, Shrewsbury has built up a superb reputation as a friendly and exciting venue for festivals and shows - many of which are held on the showground off Berwick Road with safe access into town via the 'Flash' and the 'Pig Trough'.
"When Coton Hill House was being used as a temporary homeless shelter, anti-social behaviour markedly increased, making local families and the elderly feel very vulnerable."
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