Nightmare neighbours at a home in Wallsend could face jail if they entertain guests over Christmas.
North Tyneside Council and Northumbria Police secured a closure order on the home on Vine Street in Wallsend following numerous reports of disorder at the address. The local authority had the order made following an escalation of anti-social behaviour at the house.
North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court granted the partial closure order under section 80 of the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. The order will last for at least three months and it means the occupants are forbidden any visitors.
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Breaching the order could result in a jail sentence for the occupants or their guests.
Wallsend councillor Matthew Thirlaway said: "The closure order on the property in Wallsend is proof that North Tyneside Council takes anti-social behaviour seriously. By working with Northumbria Police, the council has acted quickly to prevent further disorder on our streets, especially during the Christmas period.
"No-one should have to suffer from crime and anti-social behaviour. I urge anyone with information to contact the council and the police. If we all work together, we can make our communities safer."
Richard Mitchell, community protection manager at North Tyneside Council, said: “This is the result of a fantastic partnership between the council and the police, working together to find quick and effective solutions and bring some respite for people in our communities ahead of the festive break.
“People who make life miserable for their neighbours need to understand the consequences and the strength of our resolve. A breach of the order is very serious and can lead to a custodial sentence for the tenant and any visitors they have at the property.
“The strength of our relationship with Northumbria Police allows us to act quickly to deal with offenders and put measures in place to ensure our residents enjoy the right to live in peace. I hope they feel reassured by the action that we have taken to prevent further offending at this address.”
PC Gordon Avery, of Northumbria Police, said: “Securing this order alongside North Tyneside Council was a fantastic outcome for the communities of Wallsend.
“Nobody should have to put up with disorder on their own street, and that’s why we have taken swift action to shut this address down to visitors. We will continue to closely monitor the area, and should anyone breach this order, they will face criminal repercussions and potential time behind bars.
“By working with the community and partners, we can continue to ensure this area remains a safe and pleasant place to live and work. Anyone with information should report via our website, using the ‘Tell Us Something’ page, or report it to the local authority.”
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