Fed-up residents say anti-social behaviour is continuing in their close despite a police clampdown

People living in a block of flats on Sir Michael Street have been pleading with River Clyde Homes, the police, and community wardens for help with the during-the-night disruption.

In July, the Telegraph reported on the plight of neighbours Fred Hawke and Marie Campbell, who say the noise in their building means that it is impossible to get any any sleep.

Fred, 74, says there were 10 days of peace and quiet in the close after our report - but he was distraught when the late-night gatherings were suddenly back in full swing yet again.

He said: "We need help.

"It's getting ridiculous and is totally out of control.

"Something has to be done.

"I phoned the police four times one night - there were six people in and out of a flat at all hours, constantly running up and down the stairs and shouting.

"It starts at 11pm and goes on all through the night.

"I've got a video camera attached to the doorbell so I catch it all."

Fred says that he and his wife Valentina, 65, know that the authorities are trying to do something about the problem but they feel they are not getting anywhere.

Fred added: "Every time I phone the police, they go up and speak to people but when they go away it just starts back up again.

"It's gone on for too long.

"People just aren't listening."

Fred's neighbour Marie, 58, lives with her sister Morag, 69.

Marie said: "It's a nightmare.

"I can't get any sleep, i's happening all through the night.

"We know that River Clyde Homes, the police and the community wardens are trying to do something about it but I just don't think people are paying any attention."

Greenock police say the Sir Michael Street close is a default patrol area for officers and a focus for Inverclyde's Area Commander Debbie Reilly.

A spokesperson added: "Police are aware of a number of complaints regarding anti-social behaviour against some tenants in this area.

"Where criminality occurs, police have taken positive action against the individuals concerned and have also proactively targeted a number of properties which have been searched under warrant, with relatively successful results.

"Police and partners are working together to tackle the issues and pursue the strongest possible legal action against tenants who are involved in persistent anti-social behaviour."

A River Clyde Homes spokesperson added: "We are aware of the further reports of anti-social behaviour within this block and we are working with Police Scotland and the community wardens

service to take action against the perpetrators in line with our anti-social behaviour policy.

"Our priority continues to be ensuring our neighbourhoods are safe places to live and supporting tenants who are impacted by such unacceptable behaviour.

"We would encourage tenants to report any incidents of anti-social behaviour and they can do so in confidence, at any time of the day or night."

An Inverclyde Council spokesperson said: "We’re continuing to work with our partners at Police Scotland and River Clyde Homes to deal with anti-social behaviour.

"All complaints are taken seriously and investigated fully with appropriate action taken where possible.

"Alongside the police, our community wardens increase patrols of areas where issues have been reported to offer support and reassurance to residents.

"People should not have to put up with anti-social behaviour.

"We encourage them to report issues to us by calling our community wardens service, our dedicated anti-social behaviour officer, or the police."