Concerns that homeless people using dangerous building as shelter

Safety concerns have been raised following reports of homeless people using a dangerous and derelict factory for shelter at night.

- MARC MCLEAN

The former Interfloor factory in Heathhall is a no-go zone due to the poor condition of the dilapidated building, however there have been sightings of people sneaking in at night.

Alarm bells were raised at a recent community council gathering, and the issue was also discussed at the Dumfries and Galloway full council meeting last week.

Lochar Councillor Ivor Hyslop said: “The building is dangerous. My recollection from the last meeting of the community council was that three people have been seen going in at night and coming out in the morning.

“So whether it’s being used for accommodation by homeless people just now, I don't know - but we as an authority aren’t allowed to go into the building because it’s dangerous.

“The police can’t go in because it's dangerous and firefighters can’t go in. I take it ambulance will be the same.