A Saltcoats resident is ‘living in fear in her own home’ because of the anti-social behaviour from her neighbours.

Anne-Marie Morrison, lives on Catacol Avenue in the town, and has been tormented for over two years.

Her garden is littered with dumped rubbish, experiences anti-social behaviour and now feels like there is nowhere else to turn.

She told the Herald that the situation has got so bad, she can’t even use her kitchen at night as it faces onto her neighbour’s dirty garden.

She said: “It seems unless I am a problem I am forgotten.

“I understand addiction and illness.

“I work for the local council in homecare and myself and my daughter both suffer with serious mental health issues.

“I live in fear in my own home and my daughter won’t even go in our kitchen at night.

"This faces onto my back garden.”

Anne-Marie believes she’s been forgotten about when she complains about the mess and says solutions provided by the council have been inappropriate.

She said: “The council did build a three foot fence, the wrong way round, giving access to my garden for my neighbour.

"My neighbour does not need access. I do as I’m mid terraced.

“I have even asked to be moved and applied for different housing but have been offered nothing.

“It’s been like this for two years.

“My neighbour has also had a lovely new front door fitted because it’s been kicked in so often.

“I have had people trying to get into my home, I have had addicts smashing my neighbours windows while I was sat in my garden with my grandson, she has threatened people with hammers.

"The police are constantly at her home and nothing is done.

“I don’t have much and struggle financially everyday.

"I try to give my daughter, who is house captain and a straight A student, the best life I can.

“I’m at my wits end and do not know where to turn.”

A spokesperson for North Ayrshire Council said: “We take all reports of antisocial behaviour seriously and while we cannot comment on an ongoing investigation, each instance of antisocial behaviour is investigated and if corroborated, this can lead to action being taken against the perpetrators.

“We appreciate the impact that antisocial behaviour can have on individuals and communities and seek to provide support, advice and practical assistance to those affected.

“We also understand that an untidy garden can have a negative impact on a community, particularly for those living in neighbouring houses.

"Our tenants are responsible for maintaining their garden and where they fall short of the standards expected we will take action in line with our garden procedures.

“We can confirm that we have arranged for officers to visit the property to inspect the fencing, gate and general condition of the garden.”