A family in Ashton-under Lyne who caused misery to their local community with their persistent anti-social behaviour has had their house closed down by police.
For the first time in Tameside police have used the powers and procedures provided by the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003. The police can, working in consultation with the local authority, apply to close dwellings where severe nuisance and anti-social behaviour occur in residential areas. The power is only used as a last resort where previous interventions and enforcement activity have failed to stop the anti-social behaviour.
The Premises Closure Order was made after complaints to the police, Tameside Council and New Charter about serious persistent nuisance and disorder at a home in Cumberland Grove, Ashton-under-Lyne. Police applied to Tameside Magistrates Court for the Order following information provided by residents and with the agreement of the local authority and New Charter.
Inspector Tony Alogba said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe and secure in their own home and this family’s severe anti-social behaviour made the lives of those living around them a misery. We are committed to dealing with the issues that matter most to local people. Anti-social behaviour is a blight on local communities and we will continue to target those that show no regard for others.”
The Closure Order is effective for up to three months and anyone who enters the semi-detached house commits an offence and can be arrested.
Chairman of the bench, Trevor Hulmes said: “We were satisfied all statutory requirements had been met.”
Managing Director of New Charter Homes, Tony Powell said: “Last month we obtained an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction with power of arrest attached. The tenant breached this and was arrested by police. She was remanded in custody for a week before appearing in front of a District Judge. She was warned any further breaches would be dealt with severely. But further nuisance followed.
“So far, we have taken all the action open to us. Because the tenant has not responded, the police applied for the most effective route to restoring peace and quiet in the neighbourhood. Faced with lack of cooperation from the tenant, we were seeking possession of the home.”
After magistrates granted the Closure Order, the tenant consulted her legal representative and voluntarily terminated her tenancy.
Cllr John Taylor, Tameside Council’s head of community safety: “This is an example of how effective the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership is on behalf of the community. We shared our expertise and powers to find the solution to this anti-social behaviour.”
Inspector Alogba recognised the support from the neighbourhood. He said: “This closure would not have been possible without the support of the local community and I would like to thank everyone who has provided information to enable us to close this residence.”
People can help police by providing information on crime and criminal activity either by calling them directly on 0161 872 5050 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. GMP
8 comments:
Well done. One down (until they inflict themselves on another area of Tameside), Christ knows how many to go.
Well done Taylor not many mess with you,
Pity he has not got the balls to have a boxing match against Roy west for charity.
Not long now until Roy West is evicted.
you mean not long until Roy west evicts a lazy Labour councillor from the fat cats trough?
As we enter 2010, it is comforting to know that, "For the first time in Tameside police have used the powers and procedures provided by the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003."
Well done Labour, ONE positive action in SEVEN years! How the criminals must be quaking!!
Do they have a tickbox for ticking boxes?
Roy is far to busy to fight Taylor hes got a sick wife to look after.
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