A DISABLED man and other residents who say they feel intimated by vandals are demanding the installation of CCTV cameras to combat anti-social behaviour in their streets.

Basil Sujeeun, who has lived in Newport since 2010, has spoken out over “constant” anti-social behaviour taking place along George Street. He says people regularly try and kick in his door, while another resident has said they had dog mess put through their letterbox

Mr Sujeeun said: “There are spliffs all over the place, and the graffiti on George Street and Ruperra Lane makes a horrible sight.

“I’m registered disabled and all of these things are aggravating my ill health because I’m worrying about what could happen next.”

The retired civil servant, said he has witnessed “all sorts of awful things”.

“Drug taking and drug dealing happens outside my house,” he added.

“Youths urinate on the pavement and I always have to lock my door because they’ve tried getting in lots of times.

“I’m more than upset and I just want something done about it.”

The 66-year-old said he believes installing CCTV cameras along George Street would “sort the problem”.

Graffiti, bins being tipped over and tyres being slashed are a “common sight” for George Hatherall, who also lives on George Street.

“The damage being caused is upsetting me,” he said.

“I caught vandals damaging items in my back garden before, and my front door.

“I was woken up on Friday by the smell of dog mess that was put through my letterbox.”

Mr Hatherall’s car tyres have also been slashed and his door handle has previously been snapped off.

Malazum Hussain, who has lived on George Street for more than 40 years, also spoke of problems.

He said: “The smells can also be bad and I’ve also seen people smoking things on the pavement.

The leader of Newport City Council,councillor Debbie Wilcox, said the local authority is committed to tackling all forms of anti-social behaviour.

She said: “Extra resources and patrols have been allocated to Pillgwenlly, and additional CCTV has been installed.

“As a result, a number of arrests and prosecutions have taken place for various types of offences.

“We will continue to work with our partners and urge residents to report such issues.”

Gwent Police confirmed they have received complaints and that officers would be speaking to residents about the matter.