A VILLAGE street party has been given mixed reviews following a row between organisers and homeowners.

While some Sundridge homeowners have raved about the community event over the bank holiday weekend, others say it has divided the village.

Mark Webb contacted police during the party, held outside his home in Church Road on Sunday, and has since accused organisers and Sundridge Parish Council of leading a "sustained attack of intimidation, harassment and bullying" against householders.

He claims his wife and two young children were reduced to tears, when partygoers banged on his front door and windows, made rude gestures and smoked drugs outside their house.

"When I walked down the road I could smell a strong smell of cannabis and people were drinking all over the street," said Mr Webb.

"Of course there were lots of people at the party who were enjoying themselves and not causing any trouble.

"But for others it has been a nightmare. We feel the parish council forced through the idea without even asking people if it was what they wanted.

"Rather than bringing the community together, they have divided it."

Mr Webb explained his wife had called up organiser John Banbrook during the party to complain about the music being too loud.

Mrs Webb then took the children to the recreation ground to get away from the noise.

But Mr Webb said: "When she opened the door someone actually fell into the house because they were pressed up against the door. My five-year-old was crying because he was so scared.

"We contacted Mr Banbrook looking for an apology but he has repeatedly refused."

Organisers defended the event, branding it a success, and accused the Webbs of being abusive towards parish councillors.

Mr Banbrook reported the couple to police but refused to comment on the Webbs' allegations.

He said: "I will not talk about personal circumstances, but I was very pleased with the day and despite the rain most people seemed to have a very happy time.

"We wanted more social cohesion in the village and generally it seems to have achieved that."

Parish councillor John Jolley received a letter from Mr and Mrs Webb he described as "threatening".

He also said the couple acted aggressively when they banged on his door at around midnight after the party, demanding to know where Mr Banbrook lived.