An address that caused repeated havoc within a local community of Plymouth has now been shut for three months in an effort to put a stop to antisocial behaviour (ASB).
The residential property, located on Hamaoze Avenue, had been reported to the police for noise disturbances, people visiting the address at all hours of the day, suspected drug dealing and drug taking in and around the address.
Police successfully obtained a full closure order from Plymouth Magistrates’ Court, which was served on Thursday, 9 April, following an investigation into the reports.
As a result, it will now be an offence for anyone to enter the property for three months. PC Sara Millett and PC Tash Wigfield, who supported with the investigation, said:
“We never take the decision to obtain a closure order lightly. But in this case, the address had been the source for continuous ASB incidents that were having a real negative impact on the wellbeing and livelihoods of people living nearby.
“No one’s quality of life should be impacted because of ASB happening in the area they live – that’s why it was important for us to take action to safeguard the local community.”
They have stressed that it is important for communities to share information with the police, saying:
“Reporting is key in situations like this - we wouldn’t have been able to achieve this outcome if people hadn’t told us about what was going on.
“Thank you to everyone who shared information with us. You really helped paint a picture of the repeated ASB happening in and around the address.”
The tenant impacted by this order has been signposted to relevant support services whilst the order is in place.
The order was secured as a result of an investigation carried out by the St Budeaux and Barne Barton neighbourhood police team and the Community Connections team from Plymouth City Council.
Police are urging anyone experiencing similar problems in their neighbourhood to report antisocial behaviour, so that officers can investigate and take action.
Anyone can report antisocial behaviour online through the police website here or by calling 101. In an emergency, always call 999.
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