EXCLUSIVE Brighton's bin mafia exposed: Threats to stab people. A suicide. Even a STONING... all from the people in charge of rubbish collection. Now the Mail names the two bully boys accused of presiding over a culture of fear
One of the first things you notice about the impressive, detached house in a tree-lined street in the heart of Brighton are the CCTV cameras.
It's not the only safeguard. At night, lights come on if anyone approaches the property. Inside is an alarm with a panic button linked to a private security firm. The owner is on its 'emergency response' list, which carries out regular patrols around her address.
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