A NUISANCE neighbour has been evicted from his home after subjecting others in his street to years of noise.

Philip Kemp, now 45, was first told to turn down his music in 2006. When that did not stop him, city council officers prosecuted him in 2007.

Despite being fined and having his stereo confiscated, he continued to make life a misery for other residents in Askham Lane, Acomb.

City of York Council again took action against him in 2010.

Finally, tenancy enforcement officers got an eviction order against him and took possession of his council home.

Steve Waddington, assistant director of housing and public protection at City of York Council, said: “It is unacceptable for council tenants to intimidate or harass their neighbours.

“As a landlord, the council has a duty to protect the safety and well-being of other residents in the area.

“This case demonstrates that, as a landlord, the council will not tolerate this behaviour and will take action to put an end to nuisance tenants.”

Coun Tracey Simpson-Laing, housing portfolio holder, said: “I would like to thank all who have been involved in this process.

“It is really important that residents, both in social and private housing, inform the council when such problems arise so that action can be taken.

“As a council we are clear that antisocial behaviour will not be accepted”.