'My neighbour has left a mountain of rotting bin bags in their garden - I'm trapped in my own home'

A man claims 'lazy' neighbours are slowly burying his home under mountains of 'rotting' bin bags - attracting legions of rats. Lee Hoult claims there are piles of 'rotten' rubbish bags piling up at the back of his North Shields Council-rented property, which are constantly being ripped open by rats and seagulls.

The 37-year-old says he is unable to enjoy his own yard due to the stench of the rubbish and has to keep all his windows closed thanks to the fly infestation. Lee claims he first noticed the rubbish appearing outside his £80 a week flat in February this year and immediately reported the issue to North Tyneside Council.

But despite allegedly ringing the council 30 times and sen

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