Northwich caravan closed following persistent anti-social behaviour

Police have closed down a caravan that has blighted a community in Northwich with persistent anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity.

On Thursday 31st October officers from Northwich Neighbourhood Team secured the closure order for a caravan on wasteland off Liverpool Street.

They applied for the order, which was granted by Warrington Magistrates’ Court under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, after gathering a catalogue of evidence in relation to numerous reports of anti-social behaviour and drug related activity at the property.

Following the hearing the caravan has now been boarded up for a period of up to three months. Anyone who enters the property during that time is committing an offence and can be arrested and prosecuted.

PC Alex Aston, of Northwich Neighbourhood Team said:

“This is a fantastic result for residents, who have reported numerous instances of drug related activity and ASB connected to the caravan over recent months.

“The behaviour of the occupants was totally unacceptable and was having a significant detrimental impact on the quality of life of local residents.

“We want people to be able to live in their homes without having to endure this sort of behaviour and the closure order is another example of our commitment to targeting those who undermine our communities and bring misery to others.

“At Northwich LPU we will continue to tackle those who engage in anti-social or criminal activity at their own home. Those who do so risk losing their property.”

Officers will conduct regular checks of the caravan over the next three months to ensure that the closure order is not breached.

If anyone is found to have breached the order, they are liable to be arrested and face up to six months in prison, a £5,000 fine or both.

Anyone who is concerned about anti-social behaviour in their community is urged to call Cheshire police on 101 or visit: 

www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

Alternatively, residents can report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on:

0800 555 111