Millbrook residents have slammed a group of teenagers for smoking cannabis and vandalising a block of flats.

The group, believed to be a group of six to seven boys between the ages of 14 and 17 from social media reports, are accused by residents of smoking the illegal drugs and making noises around the Sedbergh Road building every night.

Residents have reported being disturbed late into the evening by the group.

Police have been called multiple times to the building but have so far failed to locate the group.

It has left residents frustrated.

One resident said: "The groups are a nuisance, smoking marijuana and making noises, thereby disturbing the peace of the individuals living in the building.

"Seems like they now use the building as a hideout to smoke marijuana and do whatsoever they like.

"Some people go to work early and need to get some sleep and you wouldn't let them have some peace."

Hampshire police were called to the flats at 11.33am on Sunday, March 16, after reports of teenagers behaving in an anti-social manner and vandalising the communal area.

However, the group had left by the time officers arrived.

The following day, at 5.24pm, police received another report of teenagers smoking cannabis on Sedbergh Road.

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Redbridge councillor Lee Whitbread, whose ward covers Sedbergh Road, said he shares concerns with residents about anti-social behaviour issues.

"Everyone has the right to feel safe and comfortable in their homes, and it is unacceptable for a small minority to cause distress through nuisance behaviour," Cllr Whitbread said.

"I will be working closely with local police, housing management officers, and our community safety teams to ensure these issues are addressed.

"I encourage residents to report incidents so that action can be taken. We must work together to keep our neighbourhoods safe and welcoming for everyone.”

Ward councillor for Millbrook, Cllr Jeremy Moulton said: "I would urge people to always report instances of criminality and anti social behaviour to the police. 

"This helps them do their job and allocate resources. The Constabulary have made huge improvements to the 101 line so residents should find things much easier today."

Hampshire Constabulary has also said that it is important residents report the teenagers to police so the force can take action. 

A spokesperson for Hampshire police said: "The Millbrook neighbourhood policing team are aware of these reports and we are in contact with Southampton City Council regarding anti-social behaviour in the area.

"The local team are working to reduce anti-social behaviour via targeted patrols and working alongside partnership agencies.

"We ask that residents keep reporting any incidents of this nature to us as the more we know about it, the more we can do to target it.

"You can report incidents by calling us on 101 or by visiting our website.

"Always call 999 in an emergency or if somebody is in danger."