'At night-time it's just wild. All the crackheads come out'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIt's the estate where an unthinkable tragedy rocked the nation and led to a much-needed law change. But there's another problem that has gripped Freehold in recent years.
The Rochdale estate became the focus of national attention following the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak. Widespread issues of damp and mould on the estate, damaging the health of vulnerable young children, were uncovered by the Manchester Evening News.
An inquest heard that Awaab's parents pleaded for help to resolve the issue before his death, following prolonged exposure to mould.
It led to a successful campaign to protect lives in future and sweeping changes at the housing association which runs the estate. READ MORE: The children with nowhere to call home Yet Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) now finds itself battling another problem which is leaving some of its tenants fearful for themselves and their children.
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