Updated: Vandals strike at Southend towerblock

5:10pm Tuesday 10th July 2012 in Southend

VANDALS have damaged the lifts at a Southend towerblock - leaving residents unable to get out unless they climb the stairs.

South Essex Homes has been informed was informed this morning that the two lifts at Pennine flats , in Coleman Street, were out of action.

South Essex Homes has been speaking with a lift repair company but say special button panels must be replaced, and the work is not expected to be completed until the end of the week.

Anyone with information about how the damage was caused, or who is responsible for it, is asked to contact the SMAART team on 01702 423504 or Essex Police on 101.

If you are a resident of Pennine who has not yet been contacted by South Essex Homes but requires assistance due to the broken down lifts, please call Customer Services on 0800 833 160.

Comments (6)

4:09pm Tue 10 Jul 12

The Cater Wood Creeper says...

VANDALS have damaged the lifts at a Southend towerblock - leaving residents unable to get out unless they climb the stairs.



is this a subterranean towerblock then?

If not, it would be more accurate to say that the residents are unable to get out unless they go down (or descend) the stairs.
[quote]VANDALS have damaged the lifts at a Southend towerblock - leaving residents unable to get out unless they climb the stairs. [/quote] is this a subterranean towerblock then? If not, it would be more accurate to say that the residents are unable to get out unless they go down (or descend) the stairs. The Cater Wood Creeper

6:14pm Tue 10 Jul 12

Woodenspoon says...

The Cater Wood Creeper wrote:
VANDALS have damaged the lifts at a Southend towerblock - leaving residents unable to get out unless they climb the stairs.



is this a subterranean towerblock then?

If not, it would be more accurate to say that the residents are unable to get out unless they go down (or descend) the stairs.
"South Essex Homes has been informed was informed this morning "

I am guessing the person who wrote this was trying out which version of the past tense was better, but forgot to remove the other one once they had decided.
Nice to see that Gina or Melissa are still at it, but at least there appear to be no spelling mistakes this time round.
[quote][p][bold]The Cater Wood Creeper[/bold] wrote: [quote]VANDALS have damaged the lifts at a Southend towerblock - leaving residents unable to get out unless they climb the stairs. [/quote] is this a subterranean towerblock then? If not, it would be more accurate to say that the residents are unable to get out unless they go down (or descend) the stairs.[/p][/quote]"South Essex Homes has been informed was informed this morning " I am guessing the person who wrote this was trying out which version of the past tense was better, but forgot to remove the other one once they had decided. Nice to see that Gina or Melissa are still at it, but at least there appear to be no spelling mistakes this time round. Woodenspoon

8:14pm Tue 10 Jul 12

Chymes81 says...

The Cater Wood Creeper wrote:
VANDALS have damaged the lifts at a Southend towerblock - leaving residents unable to get out unless they climb the stairs.



is this a subterranean towerblock then?

If not, it would be more accurate to say that the residents are unable to get out unless they go down (or descend) the stairs.
There is such thing as climbing down.
[quote][p][bold]The Cater Wood Creeper[/bold] wrote: [quote]VANDALS have damaged the lifts at a Southend towerblock - leaving residents unable to get out unless they climb the stairs. [/quote] is this a subterranean towerblock then? If not, it would be more accurate to say that the residents are unable to get out unless they go down (or descend) the stairs.[/p][/quote]There is such thing as climbing down. Chymes81

7:54am Wed 11 Jul 12

nt1964 says...

Chymes81 wrote:
The Cater Wood Creeper wrote:
VANDALS have damaged the lifts at a Southend towerblock - leaving residents unable to get out unless they climb the stairs.



is this a subterranean towerblock then?

If not, it would be more accurate to say that the residents are unable to get out unless they go down (or descend) the stairs.
There is such thing as climbing down.
NOT if you're a politician lol
[quote][p][bold]Chymes81[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]The Cater Wood Creeper[/bold] wrote: [quote]VANDALS have damaged the lifts at a Southend towerblock - leaving residents unable to get out unless they climb the stairs. [/quote] is this a subterranean towerblock then? If not, it would be more accurate to say that the residents are unable to get out unless they go down (or descend) the stairs.[/p][/quote]There is such thing as climbing down.[/p][/quote]NOT if you're a politician lol nt1964

9:02am Wed 11 Jul 12

PJR-121 says...

The dictionary definition of climb is to ascend. As the Echo did not make reference to 'climbing down' the stairs, it is obvious the flats are built underground

Or the Echo made a grammatical mistake

No, no that would never happen, would it? No... no?
The dictionary definition of climb is to ascend. As the Echo did not make reference to 'climbing down' the stairs, it is obvious the flats are built underground Or the Echo made a grammatical mistake No, no that would never happen, would it? No... no? PJR-121

12:34pm Wed 11 Jul 12

PJR-121 says...

Hang on, no, it's obvious now. There are obviously emergency parachutes on the roof...
Hang on, no, it's obvious now. There are obviously emergency parachutes on the roof... PJR-121

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