Another anti-social behaviour hotspot closed in Chester

Police in Chester have secured a partial closure order following reports of drug abuse, violence and anti-social behaviour at a property in the city.

The flat on Granville Road has been shut down by officers following the securing of a partial closure order under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 from Chester Magistrates’ Court on 30th July. The order now has banned the occupant of the flat from the premises but also prevents anyone other than the residents of the remaining flats from entering the whole premises. This will prevent any ongoing attendance at the location by the former resident or any of his associates

The order, which came into effect from on 30th July will run for three months and is a direct result of officers responding to the concerns of residents regarding the behaviour at the property including drug use/dealing, antisocial behaviour, and violence.

Residents in the local area provided sufficient evidence of the issues coming from the address and was an example of great communication between officers and the local community that lead to securing the three-month order.

The occupant has since been ordered to leave the property and find alternative accommodation, with all windows and doors being secured for a period of three months. Anyone who enters the address during that time will be committing a criminal offence and could be arrested.

PC Dan Pheasey said:

“This is the 20th order we’ve put in place in 18 months to clamp down on ASB and illegal activity. I hope it shows we really are dedicated to keeping our neighbourhoods and their residents safe. I hope it encourages others to work with us to make their communities safer for everyone.

“I want to urge anyone with concerns about ASB or other criminality in their community to please contact local officers and we will do everything we can to address these issues and achieve justice.”

Anyone with concerns about anti-social or suspicious behaviour in their area is asked to report it to Cheshire Police via the Cheshire Police website or call 101.

Pictured - The flat on Granville Road in Chester.