Neighbours in Sutton-in-Ashfield have shared their ‘relief’ as crime ridden alleyways are set to be closed next month. Ashfield District Council have made the decision to close eight alleyways across Ashfield under a public space protection order due to them being hotspots for crime.
Local residents reported a total of 836 incidents to Nottinghamshire Police alone last year from drug misuse, criminal damage, groups congregating and fire setting from the eight alleyways in question.
Two of the alleyways set to be closed are between Bentinck Street and Bramley Court and between Bramley Court and Sutton Lawn.
