Disturbing images show insides of Kent property nicknamed the 'flat from hell'

Neighbours are calling for an urgent cleanup after a woman was arrested on suspicion of child neglect and animal cruelty. Bartholomew Hall reports.

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00:00It's the flat from hell. That's what neighbours are calling this property near Faversham

00:06after a woman was arrested on suspicion of child neglect.

00:10From soiled mattresses to what appears to be human faeces smeared on its walls, these

00:15disturbing images shared with KMTV have revealed an insight into what was going on inside the

00:21flat.

00:23Those who live nearby say they're fearing for their health, describing the smell as

00:27so bad that they first thought someone had died.

00:31The images show a shocking amount of grime and litter, with one appearing to show a child's

00:36doll laying beside empty snack wrappers and a broken bed frame.

00:41On the 5th of January, officers were called to the address after concern was raised for

00:45the occupants, but when they arrived, the flat was empty.

00:49Later that same day, a 26-year-old woman was arrested outside the county on suspicion of

00:55child neglect and animal cruelty. She was later released on bail.

01:00Horrified neighbours, who didn't want to share their real names, are now calling on

01:03the building's housing association to carry out an urgent clean-up.

01:08It's horrible. I can't even put it into words. The smell was so bad that we thought someone

01:13had died up there. That's why we called the police. We are all incredibly upset that we

01:18had to deal with this. I smelt it every day. It makes me feel sick. The fact that children

01:23are living there is horrific. The flies are absolutely everywhere. It's unbearable.

01:28A spokesperson for Mears Living told us it's aware of the issues and is continuing to work

01:33with those involved to reach a resolution as soon as possible. But with the flat remaining

01:39unsecured this week and an infestation issue growing, the nearby residents who spoke to us

01:45say the flat is becoming harder to live near every day. Bartholomew Hall for KMTV.