House in Gainsborough shut down after reports of repeated anti-social behaviour
Some residents told police they felt like 'prisoners in their own home.'
A closure order has been issued for a property in Gainsborough - following reports of repeated anti-social behaviour.
Officers at Lincolnshire Police say the local community who live near the house, on King Street, were plagued by 'continued issues at the house' - with some residents saying they felt like 'prisoners in their own homes.'
The order - meaning nobody can enter the property - is in force until 12 March 2024.
In court, it was found that:
A) a person has engaged, or (if the order is not made) is likely to engage, in disorderly, offensive or criminal behaviour on the premises;
B) the use of the premises has resulted, or (if the order is not made) is likely to result, in serious nuisance to members of the public;
C) that there has been, or (if the order is not made) is likely to be, disorder near those premises associated with the use of those premises
It deemed that making a closure order was necessary to prevent future serious nuisance, similar behaviour, or disorder.
The order prohibits anyone from remaining on or entering the property with a few exceptions to allow maintenance.
If anyone does anything which they are prohibited from doing by this order, they are liable for arrest and could receive up to 51 week in prison, or a fine, or both.