Magistrates have granted a full closure order on a Newport flat, which bans anyone from entering the property for the next 3 months.
Officers from the West Wight Neighbourhood Policing Team have worked to secure the full closure order, with the aim of improving life for people living in the vicinity of the troublesome property on Angelica Grove, Bluebell Meadows.
It follows on from a partial closure order granted back in September this year, which was breached on 10 occassions by the behaviour and actions of resident Rachel Hewitt and her associates.
This new order gives Police the power to arrest anyone who decides to enter the property – which has been boarded up – between now and 20th March next year.
At the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Friday), the presiding bench was presented with evidence of drug-related anti-social behaviour and criminal activity. They heard how Police have received reports of excessive noise, fighting, dog fouling, verbal abuse, drug paraphernalia littered in communal areas and peoples attending whilst under the influence of drink and drugs throughout the day and night.
Sargent Chantal Miller of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has said:
“We are committed to addressing drug-related harm and the impact this has on neighbours and the wider community. This a current West Wight Neighbourhood Team priority as raised by the community itself.
Article continues below this advertisement “This order gives us additional powers to arrest anyone entering or remaining on the premises. We are dedicated to tackling anti-social behaviour and criminal activity to ensure that everyone can feel safe without being impacted by crime in their area.”
“If you have witnessed or been affected by anti-social behaviour in the area, continue to report it to police, so we can target our patrols and take further proactive action”.
Anyone with information about anti-social behaviour is asked to contact Police on 101, or submit information online via the reporting tool at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb-v3/report-antisocial-behaviour/.
If a crime is in progress, dial 999.
