A three-month Partial Closure Order has been enforced at a Wrexham address following a spate of anti-social behaviour reports.
An address on Empress Road had been the subject of a high number of ASB and drug-related incidents in recent months.
Granted on Friday, April 8, by Wrexham Magistrates’ Court, the order was enforced under Section 80 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Disorder Act 2014.
Magistrates heard that the premises had also been used in connection with the unlawful use of a Class A controlled drugs.
The order prohibits anyone from remaining on or entering the premises, with the exception of tenants, housing agency employees, or maintenance workers instructed by the landlord to attend.
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In the event of suspected ASB or criminal activity, a police officer may enter the premises and may use reasonable force to do so.
Anyone found in breach of the order can be fined and will be liable for prosecution.
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Anti-Social Behaviour Officer, Llinos Preece said: “Closure Orders are a really valuable tool to tackle ASB and the process of applying for one is a long and involved one.
“We hope this action brings reassurance to residents living nearby, who have likely experienced significant disturbance as a result of previous incidents at this address.”
Inspector Luke Hughes said: “It’s business as usual for us now, whilst Covid is still about it’s time that people stopped relying on this as an excuse for inaction.
“This is one of a number of premises that are causing issues locally. It’s no longer fair or reasonable to expect members of the community to tolerate this sort of behaviour.
“Landlords take note; this PCO may be one of many to come. Get your act in order.”
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