Congleton anti-social behaviour hotspot property closed down by police

Police in Congleton have secured a closure order following reports of drug abuse, disorder and crime at a property in the town.

The property, on Bromley Road in Congleton, has been shut down by officers following the securing of a closure order under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 from Chester Magistrates’ Court on 5th June.

The order, which came into effect from Thursday 5 June will run for three months, and is a direct result of officers and Plus Dane Housing responding to the concerns of residents regarding the behaviour at the property including drug activity, antisocial behaviour, threats of violence, and visitors all day and night.

Residents in the local area have provided sufficient evidence of the issues coming from the address and are desperate for the easement that a closure order will bring to the local community.

It was an example of great communication between officers, Plus Dane Housing and the local community that lead to securing the three-month order.

The occupant was given ample opportunity to seek assistance from other agencies but has failed to engage and has since been ordered to leave the property and find alternative accommodation. All windows and doors have been 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 Helen Weeks said:

“We are dedicated to keeping this neighbourhood and its residents safe, so securing this closure with their help is fantastic news and 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.