Feb 7 • 17:32 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

The torment of a well-known TV presenter continues in Orimattila - "It's pure hell"

Former TV presenter Janne Antin continues to face harassment in Orimattila, including noise disturbances and acts of vandalism.

Janne Antin, a former TV presenter known for shows like Matkaoppaat and Onnenarpa, has been enduring ongoing harassment in Orimattila, Finland. This issue, previously reported by Ilta-Sanomat, involves rowdy behavior from local youth primarily during nighttime, causing significant disruption due to noise from mopeds and cars. Antin has expressed that this torment has escalated, impacting his ability to sleep and live peacefully.

The disturbances are not limited to noise; Antin has also reported receiving harassing phone calls and hate messages through his email and social media. This harassment culminated in two separate incidents where his mailbox was destroyed, first just before New Year and again at the end of January. This ongoing situation has compelled Antin to take further measures for his safety and peace, including bizarre adaptations to his property to deter further vandalism.

In his latest attempts to cope with this troubling behavior emanating from nearby school parking lots, Antin shared that he even hung a Christmas-themed bag on a pole as a quirky gesture amid serious circumstances. His public sharing of the harassment reveals a larger issue regarding community safety and the challenges faced by individuals dealing with disruptive youth behavior in suburban environments. This story raises concern over the capability of local authorities to address such disturbances and the psychological toll on victims like Antin.

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