Safety concerns have arisen after teenagers have been spotted entering an abandoned block of flats which are due to be demolished.
At the end of last year, it was announced that the grot spot flats at Hillington Square in Lynn would be knocked down, rather than being revamped.
The community centre next door to the flats is also due to be demolished – there are hopes a new one will be built afterwards.
A date has yet to be confirmed by Freebridge Community Housing as to when it will be knocked down, with young people being seen entering the empty building on Providence Street in the meantime.
Following the increased sightings, the housing association has implemented more security around the area in a bid to stop teenagers from being put at risk as well as reassure residents who live nearby.
A Freebridge spokesperson told the Lynn News “progress is continuing” to ensure the flats are demolished “later this year”.
They said: “We are aware of the ongoing concerns in the area and continue to work closely with both the Police and the local authority.
“We have shared all relevant information and images available to us to support their investigations.
“We would strongly encourage anyone who witnesses anti-social or criminal behaviour to report it to the Police at the time the incident occurs, as this provides the best opportunity for appropriate action to be taken.”
Police have been made aware of several incidents of anti-social behaviour in the area.
A Norfolk Police spokesperson said: “We have had a few reports over the past couple of months and are investigating and taking action where appropriate.”
Safety concerns have been raised by Cllr Deborah Heneghan, who covers Lynn town centre on the borough council, after she was made aware of the ongoing incidents.
Cllr Heneghan said “I have been aware of some antisocial behaviour in the derelict flats on Hillington Square for a while now,
“I have spoken with the police and sought reassurance from Freebridge that there is adequate security on site. They have advised me that there are regular security patrols.
“I am concerned about the safety of the people going into this site as it is not safe to do so and they could potentially come to harm. I strongly urge people not to go there.
“With regards to the future, I have been advised that demolition of the derelict flats at the end of Providence Street (Aitken, Norris, and Chestnut houses) and the Providence Street Community Centre will start in the next couple of months.
“I do not know at this stage what the future of the site is and what will be built there in its place. I hope a decision is made soon.”
A Freebridge spokesperson added: “Freebridge has also put a range of measures in place to help deter this type of behaviour, including the use of security personnel and other security interventions aimed at improving safety and providing reassurance to local residents.
“In addition, we are continuing to progress plans for the site’s demolition, with these works anticipated to commence later this year.
“Ahead of that, we will be engaging with the community. We believe this will support longer-term improvements in the area.”