A woman who inflicted months of misery and fear on her neighbours with all-night alcohol-fuelled parties, deliberate fires and abusive behaviour has been ordered to pay almost £700.
Peace should now be restored in Beal Road, Shiremoor, after North Tyneside Council took legal action against the troublesome tenant.
Stephanie Pringle was taken to court by the local authority after her neighbours were plagued by a litany of anti-social behaviour and criminal behaviour linked to her address.
Despite receiving numerous formal warnings from the council and the police, and the offer of advice and support, the tenant failed to change her ways.
As well as repeatedly holding house parties – which descended into chaos and fighting inside and outside the home – neighbours and emergency services were subjected to verbal abuse and threats from visitors and, on one occasion, a police officer was assaulted.
Loud music was played by the 36-year-old at all hours of the day and night and windows smashed.
And on another occasion, a fire was started in the garden of the property by a visitor and the fire service was refused entry to put it out.
Speaking about the action, Richard Mitchell, Community and Public Spaces Protection Manager at North Tyneside Council, said: “North Tyneside remains one of the safest places to live in the country and thankfully issues like this are not widespread. That being said, when they do occur, it can have a huge impact on local communities.
“This action has been possible thanks to reports from the public – we would always urge anyone suffering from anti-social behaviour to get in touch with the council or the police. Our management of cases demonstrates a focus on protecting people from harm and supporting victims and witnesses.
“We are very hopeful that this judgment, as well as us serving the tenant with an eviction warning, will act as a deterrent and she will improve her behaviour and take responsibility for her house and any guests.
“Along with our partners, we adopt a zero tolerance approach in targeting those who spoil the quality of life of others and we would urge those who witness any such incidents to contact us and help us put a stop to it.”
Magistrates sitting at North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on January 4 instructed Stephanie Pringle to pay a total of £695 in fines and costs as a result of three breaches of a Community Protection Notice issued by the council last year. The council has also issued Pringle with a Notice Seeking Possession.
To report issues of anti-social behaviour to the council click here: ASB or call (0191) 643 3333.