A WOOLAVINGTON resident has launched an astonishing attack on the police, who she blames for failing to deal with a village crime wave.

According to Carol Wood, crimes ranging from anti-social behaviour to attempted arson have made life hell for village residents.

She believes more could have been done to prevent the problems and bring the culprits to justice and told the Mercury that the latest incident saw thugs trying to burn down the community hall.

Read full story in this week's Mercury.