Flat closed after concerns about violence

The flat will be shut until 1 January

A flat has been closed following concerns about violence and exploitation.

Cambridgeshire Police served a closure notice to a property in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, after it received reports of people visiting the flat at all times of the day and night.

The force said people were using ladders to gain access to the home and there were incidents of drug use, dealing, financial exploitation of the tenant and serious violence taking place.

The local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) and Cross Keys Homes made an application to Peterborough Magistrates' Court for the order and it will be in place until 1 January. It prohibits anyone, including the legal tenant, from entering the premises.

Only staff from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS, the emergency services and Cross Keys Homes are allowed to access the flat.

PC Dan Lindop, from the Eastern Peterborough NPT, said: “Various measures have been put in place by different agencies to support the tenant, however, there have still been serious concerns for his wellbeing, resulting in this latest action being taken and him being moved to a new location.

“I hope this action provides some respite for neighbours while we continue to work alongside partner agencies to deter the ASB [anti-social behaviour] and protect the tenant.”