Assault at council flats prompts questions.

An assault victim required medical treatment after being attacked in the car lot of a Brighton council block of flats.

The incident occurred when tenants informed Brighton and Hove City Council of the existence of rough sleepers in the car park at Hampshire Court, located on Veronica Way in Kemp Town.

Tenant reps are now asking, “Why were the perpetrators of the violent attack not moved on after it occurred?”

They claimed that people were left feeling uncomfortable, but the council stated that no rough sleepers were discovered in the car lot, however it was aware of some in the laundry area.

The incident and how it was handled will be discussed as anti-social behaviour at a meeting of council tenants and housing officials.

The attack occurred on Friday, July 4, and tenant representatives intend to discuss the issue with the council at a housing management panel hearing next Tuesday (16 September).

had previously expressed worry about the individuals involved, who were sleeping rough in the car park.

They want to know why they have not been moved on.

They have submitted a written query asking, “Why was no action taken and the rough sleepers moved on as soon as residents raised concerns?”

“This lack of action made inhabitants feel frightened in their homes and at risk of violence. “Why were the perpetrators of the violent attack not moved on after it had happened?”

In response, housing manager Graham Davis expressed regret that residents felt frightened and anxious following the incident, particularly given that concerns had been made prior.

He stated that the municipality was aware of rough sleepers in the laundry room but not in the vehicle lot, and a check revealed no one in the area.

Rough sleepers were thought to have reached the car area beneath the shutters via tailgating.

Mr Davis stated, “As soon as we learnt of the incident, our car parks and garages manager contacted Sussex Police to request their presence.”

“Local PCSOs began patrolling the neighbourhood to monitor and apprehend individuals.

We also enlisted the help of a street outreach team to assist persons sleeping rough, with the goal of addressing the issue in a safe and compassionate manner.

“In addition, our CCTV and block security housing officer scheduled security patrols for five consecutive days at the property.

“On Monday, July 7, housing officers certified that the place was cleared, and our estates staff removed any leftover debris.

“We acknowledge that the response may not have felt quick or sufficient, and we want to ensure that issues made by people are addressed more clearly in the future.

“Safety is our priority and we are committed to learning from this incident to improve how we respond going forward.”

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