Police order house closure following crime reports

The house on Parton Street has been closed for three months

A house at the centre of anti-social and criminal behaviour reports has been shut down, police have said.

The property on Parton Street in the Kensington area of Liverpool will have to remain closed for three months following a hearing at South Sefton Magistrates' Court.

Merseyside Police said the order had been made after neighbours suffered "alarm and distress".

"We hope this closure order provides reassurance to the community that such behaviour will not be tolerated," said PC Ciaran Morrison, who added: "We hope that this also serves as a warning and deterrent to anyone who allows or partakes in activity at their address that damages the local community."

Police said the order prevented anyone from entering or living in the property until 17 October.

Those breaching the order face arrest and up to six months in prison and/or a fine of up to £5,000.