I'm suggesting you debate the options available as you are doing. We've had lots of damage done to the rear of the block around the entrance door, and because the culprits were children of the guy in the next block and their friends i ignored them in the end. I phoned the police to come out but thats was all I'd do.It wasn't our property they were damaging but it still hurt us cos were the ones who have to live here. Luckily they've gone now, and any kids I do see. I tell to get lost. Usually if they're going to do any damage it's after they think you've gone in, and when they are still in a group. I usually hang around but keep at a safe distance. I suppose we're lucky here though cos we live opposite a pub, on a quiet street in a quiet town. we don't live on an estate.
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