Residents raise fears about increasing crime in Hastings Old Town at public meeting

Residents raise fears about increasing crime in Hastings Old Town at public meeting

A public meeting called by Hastings MP Helena Dollimore in response to concerns over a rise of crime in Hastings Old Town saw residents expressing concern about open drug dealing in broad daylight, break-ins and anti-social behaviour.

Labour MP hits out at rise in crime and anti-social behaviour in the Old Town

Local Labour MP Helena Dollimore organised a public meeting at the Stables Theatre on the 7th August to address the recent spike in incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour in the Old Town. The theatre was packed out with local residents and business owners who expressed deep concerns over the alarming rise in burglaries and an upsurge in overt drug use and dealing, and aggressive begging which has left many within the community feeling unse…