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Apr 2021
A Bilton resident has passionately defended the area following reports of anti-social behaviour and crime.
Dani Paizis was hurt to read articles in the Stray Ferret that she believes unfairly tarnished the whole of the Harrogate suburb.
One person said they were planning to move their family from Bilton after witnessing graffiti, arson and drug dealing and others said the problem was getting worse.
Ms Paizis has lived in the old part of Bilton for around seven years and said she has never seen or experienced anti-social behaviour.
She believes any problems are concentrated around a few streets.
Ms Paizis said she sympathised with the family who wanted to move away due to perceived problems, but said "it's not a representative view of Bilton".
She added that any young people who might be mixed up with anti-social behaviour needed support:
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