Barnton anti-social behaviour hotspot closed down by police

Police in Northwich have secured a closure order following reports of drug and alcohol abuse, noise nuisance, disorder and crime at a property in Barnton.

The property on Oakwood Lane, Barnton has been shut down by officers following the securing of a closure order under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 from Warrington Magistrates’ Court on 16 February.

The order, which came into effect from 21 February will run for 3 months, and is a direct result of officers responding to the concerns of residents regarding the behaviour at the property including violence, damage and disorder.

Officers from Northwich partnered with a private residential landlord, who owns the property, to encourage local residents to come forward and provide evidence against their disruptive neighbour.

It was this example of great communication between officers and the local community that lead to securing the three-month order.

The occupant has since been ordered to leave the property and find alternative accommodation, with all windows and doors being secured for a period of three months. Anyone who enters the address during that time will be committing a criminal offence and could be arrested.

Police Constable Terry Boyle said:

“Officers at Northwich’s Beat Team made a promise to keep this neighbourhood and its residents safe, and by securing this closure, we have kept that promise.

“I want to urge anyone with concerns about ASB or other criminality in their community to please contact local officers and we will do everything we can to address these issues and achieve justice.”

Anyone with concerns about anti-social or suspicious behaviour in their area is asked to report it to Cheshire Police via the Cheshire Police website or call 101.