Police shut property after anti-social behaviour

The three-month order prevents people entering the property in Gunthorpe

A city property has been shut by the police following repeated reports of anti-social behaviour.

A closure order was served at 56 Swale Avenue, Gunthorpe, Peterborough, after a successful application to magistrates by police and the housing association Cross Keys Homes (CKH), which described it as "an unacceptable situation".

The three-month order prevents people entering the property, unless they are from CKH or the emergency services.

Ignoring it is a criminal offence which could mean three months in prison, a fine, or both.

'Reassurance'

PC Albie Monteiro, from Peterborough North Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "We will not tolerate anti-social behaviour in Gunthorpe.

"This closure order has been issued to safeguard local residents who have endured ongoing anti-social behaviour linked to this property.

"We remain committed to working closely with our communities and I hope this action offers reassurance to residents."

A spokesperson for Cross Keys Homes, said: "We do not tolerate anti-social behaviour in our homes or communities and use every legal route available to us to tackle it.

"We are grateful for the support of the police using their additional powers to help resolve this unacceptable situation.

"We will continue to work with the police and other agencies to support the community in all similar cases."