Police close city flat again due to drug dealing

The Lincoln Road flat has been ordered to remain closed until June

Police have closed down a city flat for the second time due to concerns over drug dealing and persistent anti-social behaviour.

The flat in Lincoln Road, Peterborough, was ordered to close for three months on 8 March, after Cambridgeshire Police said it caused "significant public nuisance".

It was previously partially closed in October due to concerns over cuckooing, in which an inhabitant is exploited and a property taken over by drug dealers.

During police checks, a 31-year-old woman was arrested on 11 March for breaching the closure order. She is due to appear in court later.

The property is closed to anyone other than the legal tenants, specific named individuals, members of the emergency services, health support services, and any employee of the landlord until 7 June.

Failure to comply with the order is a criminal offence that could result in imprisonment for up to three months, a fine, or both.

PC Tom Cates said: “Since the previous closure order was lifted at the beginning of this year, issues around drug dealing and the associated anti-social behaviour has increased again.

“With support from partner agencies, we have been able to secure another partial closure which we hope will reduce the impact on other residents and the tenants as it prevents the individuals causing the issues from visiting the address.”