THE POLICE are currently dealing with an ongoing incident at the Albany premises in Tenby after a resident is believed to have locked himself inside.
One of the primary routes to Tenby has been blocked off by Dyfed-Powys police as they investigate the incident.
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson has said: “We are dealing with an ongoing incident at the Albany Hotel in Tenby. People are advised to avoid the area.”
Local residents had already raised concerns this week over public order offences frequently occurring at the hostel facility.
The police were called to an incident on Monday (July 26) at the Albany Hotel which is located on the main route into the seaside town, along the Norton and junction of St. John’s Hill.
Pembrokeshire County Council confirmed in September of 2021 that there was a “temporary arrangement” in place with the hotel owners to use the building as a hostel, but it is under review.
In an attempt to alleviate some of the “community tension” in the area, the owners of the facility wrote to nearby residents after they made complaints regarding the behaviour of some people staying at the premises.
County Councillor for Tenby’s North ward, Cllr Michael Williams has once again written to PCC’s Chief Housing Officer, Gaynor Toft on the matter, after being contacted by a number of concerned elderly residents on ongoing issues that were being reported.
He wrote: “Another day at The Albany, with police vehicles called. The situation is out of hand with ongoing issues with various tenants,
“The continuing public order issues are causing grave concerns to those, particularly elderly residents who are extremely frightened by the disturbances.
“This was a pleasant quiet area which was always a pleasant area to live. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case, and the authority needs to ensure a far more effective management of the facility.
“It is grossly unfair on long-term law-abiding individuals who have a right to expect to live their lives without continual upsetting incidents. I look forward to seeing robust action to manage this facility.”
