North Tyneside Council and Northumbria Police have secured a three-month extension to a Closure Order for a property in Wallsend, following continued reports of antisocial behaviour and criminal activity linked to the address.
The extension, granted by North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court, ensures that the property on Atkinson Terrace remains subject to strict restrictions under section 80 of the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
The order prevents the tenant from having visitors at the property, and any breach could result in a custodial sentence for those involved.
The council’s Community Protection Team and Wallsend Neighbourhood Policing Team took further action to address ongoing issues that have disrupted the lives of neighbouring residents.
Councillor Karen Clark, Cabinet Member for community safety and tackling anti-social behaviour, said: “The extension of this Closure Order demonstrates our unwavering commitment to tackling antisocial behaviour and supporting our residents.
“Working closely with Northumbria Police, we have taken decisive action to protect the community and ensure that those responsible face the consequences of their actions. We hope this provides some much-needed respite for residents who have endured unacceptable behaviour for far too long.”
Chief Inspector Dave Morrison, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is another great example of our neighbourhood teams working closely with local authority partners to tackle anti-social behaviour in the community.
“As ever, we want to keep residents safe, and we’ll continue to take action against those who cause the most harm in our region.
“Nobody wants this type of behaviour on their doorstep, and we’ll do everything in our power to ensure North Tyneside remains a great place to live, work and visit.”
Residents can report antisocial behaviour via Northumbria Police’s ‘Tell Us Something’ page or North Tyneside Council’s Report It page.