Man with learning disabilities 'scared' of neighbour

John, which is not his real name, lives in Hampshire

A man with learning disabilities who lives in social housing has said he fears for his safety after being targeted by a neighbour.

John, who lives in Hampshire, said his neighbour regularly harasses him and has assaulted him several times.

Despite contacting his housing provider, Accent, John - which is not his real name - said no action had been taken.

The company told the BBC that the situation was “complicated" with "allegations on both sides".

John said his neighbour's behaviour towards him had left him "upset" and "nervous".

Describing one incident, he said: "I was going to jog down the stairs like I usually do and he was waiting behind the door, and he put me in the headlock and he was trying to drag me out to the corridor bit.

"He was using swear words saying, come out here, you know, effing and blinding and I managed to pull myself back into where his flat is - and that's when he kicked me two times.

"I do feel scared and like it's not my home - I do not sleep well at night time."

'Disappointed'

Multiple incidents had been reported to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, John said.

In a statement, the force said that a number of reports of anti-social behaviour, harassment and public order offences had been recorded, and that the cases have been filed pending further information and evidence coming to light.

It added that the neighbour in question was currently on police bail due to an ongoing investigation into drug offences.

John, who has lived in the same property for many years, also said he had contacted Accent "loads and loads of times" to report the incidents.

He said the company's response was "not very helpful", adding: "I'm disappointed in them really, it makes me quite cross."

In Accent's anti-social behaviour policy, the company says it should agree on an action plan within 24 hours - which it has thus far failed to do.

The housing provider told the BBC: “This is a complicated situation, with allegations on both sides, and we are working closely with the police as part of an ongoing investigation.

"Accent want all our customers to feel safe and secure in their homes and we take all allegations of anti-social behaviour very seriously and we are working closely with local partners, and multiple agencies to resolve the situation."