North Tyneside Council and Northumbria Police have secured a closure order on a property in Wallsend following numerous reports of disorder at the address.
The council obtained the order following an escalation of antisocial behaviour at the house on Vine Street.
North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court granted the partial closure order under section 80 of the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and it will remain in place for at least three months, during which time the tenants are not allowed to have visitors at the property. A breach of the order could result in a jail sentence for the tenants or their guests.
The council and Police partnership moved quickly to obtain the order within 36 hours of complaints being made.
Richard Mitchell, Community Protection Manager at North Tyneside Council, said: “This is the result of a fantastic partnership between the council and the Police, working together to find quick and effective solutions and bring some respite for people in our communities ahead of the festive break.
“People who make life miserable for their neighbours need to understand the consequences and the strength of our resolve. A breach of the order is very serious and can lead to a custodial sentence for the tenant and any visitors they have at the property.
“The strength of our relationship with Northumbria Police allows us to act quickly to deal with offenders and put measures in place to ensure our residents enjoy the right to live in peace. I hope they feel reassured by the action that we have taken to prevent further offending at this address.”
PC Gordon Avery, of Northumbria Police, said: “Securing this order alongside North Tyneside Council was a fantastic outcome for the communities of Wallsend.
“Nobody should have to put up with disorder on their own street, and that’s why we have taken swift action to shut this address down to visitors.
“We will continue to closely monitor the area, and should anyone breach this order, they will face criminal repercussions and potential time behind bars.
“By working with the community and partners, we can continue to ensure this area remains a safe and pleasant place to live and work.
“Anyone with information should report via our website, using the ‘Tell Us Something’ page, or report it to the local authority.”