Property shut by police over drugs and disorder

The order relates to a property on Montgomery Road in Bentley, Walsall, police said

Resident's concerns over drug use and disorder at a house in Walsall has led to a ban for visitors.

West Midlands Police said they applied for a partial closure order at the property in Montgomery Road, Bentley, after getting reports from the public of persistent anti-social behaviour.

The order makes it a criminal offence for anyone, other than those specified, to enter the house.

PC Tom Cross, from the Walsall Serious Organised Crime and Exploitation Team said: "This property was causing real upset for a lot of people in the community."

The force said it had worked with a local housing association to take action and the order was granted on 5 August at Walsall Magistrates' Court.

Mr Cross added: "We just hope this order will now improve the quality of life for residents in the community who had been so badly affected by anti-social behaviour which was originating from the property."

Sarah Clarke, director of housing and customer service at housing association whg, said their community safety team had worked closely with the police.

"This is a positive outcome for the residents of Montgomery Road, bringing an end to the persistent anti-social behaviour that has impacted this community," she added.