West Lothian retirement home residents left as 'nervous wrecks' amid anti-social behaviour

Residents at a West Lothian retirement home say they have been left “nervous wrecks” after a weekend of disorder resulted in a man being seriously injured and another arrested.

Police were called to disturbances at Bield Almondell Court in Broxburn eight times over the course of Friday and Saturday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed the call-outs and said officers have attended a number of reports in recent times.

A spokesperson said: "Around 7.40pm on Friday, 7 August, 2026, we were called to a report of a man seriously injured at the address.

"Emergency services attended and a 34-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.

"Another 34-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection and is due to appear in Livingston Sheriff Court at a later date.

"Enquiries are ongoing into the other reports of disorder.

“Patrols have been increased in the area, and we are working with partner agencies to address concerns."

Residents at Almondell Court have been left as nervous wrecks after repeated instances of anti-social behaviour | Google Maps

Residents claim that the anti-social behavior stems from an individual who has been placed in Almondell Court. This has led to unauthorised entry through windows into a property within the housing after being refused entry, and causing disturbances late into the night.

They also said there have been instances of aggressive and intimidating behaviour, disturbances during the day and night and individuals found unconscious around the building.

“When he first moved in, he was no bother but the last 18 months have been bedlam,” one resident said.

Residents feel “increasingly unsafe in their homes” with many frightened to use communal areas, and are experiencing anxiety and sleep disruption.

The resident we spoke to said that despite numerous complaints to Bield, they have been left in the dark over how the issues will be addressed.

“What annoys us more than anything is we get kept in the dark,” the resident said. “I’m a nervous wreck and can’t sleep at night.

“We have been putting up with this for 18 months. How much longer do we need to put up with it?” the resident continued.

They told the Evening News that they believe Bield “don’t want a bad reputation” and have not addressed the issues.

The relative of one resident at Bield Almondell Court said: “It’s an absolute disaster. They’re fighting in the corridor. One resident has been there 12 years. He packed his bags and went to live with his daughter. It’s worrying, a lot of them are really elderly. What’s it going to take for Bield to take action? For one of them to die?”

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A spokesperson for Bield said: “Tenant safety and security is our primary focus, and we take any concerns about anti-social behaviour very seriously. We are aware of reports of anti-social behaviour at Almondell Court in Broxburn over the weekend of 7-9th August and an investigation into the matters raised is ongoing.

“We are unable to comment on individual cases, but any reports of anti-social behaviour are taken seriously and are assessed and investigated in line with our policies and procedures.

“We recognise the significant impact that anti-social behaviour can have on tenants and the wider community. We are actively engaging with partner agencies to gather information, support affected tenants and take any appropriate actions.”