ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour is getting completely out of hand in a city ward, warns a local councillor.

Police have been tackling anti-social behaviour in the area surrounding Redbridge Towers.

Ongoing issues include cars being covered in eggs and flour, and ultimately damaged.

According to Labour councillor Sally Spicer, there have even been reports of chunks of concrete being hurled from the tower in Cuckmere Lane.

She said: “These incidents of anti-social behaviour are clearly causing a significant amount of distress to residents who have had their personal property targeted. I would strongly encourage anybody with any information to contact Hampshire Police to help identify the offenders and put a stop to further incidents in the area.

“I will certainly be raising these issues with the local neighbourhood police team and asking for updates into the investigation.

Police have said they have been investigating problems in the area which happened between August 1 and August 29.

However, an online statement from September 23, from the Shirley policing team, said: “Police have been dealing with ongoing issues at Redbridge Towers where vehicles are being damaged by eggs, flour and other items causing distress for the owners. If you see it, report it. You can report anonymously through Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111, 100 per cent anonymous. Always.”

Adding to this a spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary, said: “Officers are investigating after we received a report at 6.44pm on August 29 in relation to anti-social behaviour in Cuckmere Lane. It was reported that cigarettes, rubbish and eggs had been thrown over a car parked outside Redbridge Towers. Officers are investigating and continue to patrol the area.

“We know anti-social behaviour has a negative impact on people’s lives and we will not tolerate it.

“We continue to encourage people to report incidents to us as this helps us know where to focus our resources.”

As reported by the Echo, residents living in the area around Shirley Towers voiced their frustration at teenagers making their lives a misery. Police used a dispersal order to crack down on anti-social behaviour committed by a group of youths.

Meanwhile, three cars were destroyed in a suspected arson attack in the Cannon Street car park