A HOUSE being repeatedly taken over by anti-social behaviour has been partially sealed by order of a magistrates' judge – after neighbours raised concerns to the police.
The order on a house in Ladybank, Bracknell was granted on Monday, February 1, by Reading Magistrates' Court under Section 80 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Disorder Act 2014.
Police applied for the order against the property following complaints of anti-social behaviour.
There were also concerns around drug dealing and 'disturbances' originating from the property.
The partial closure prevents anyone other than the specified persons listed on the order from entering the property for a period of three months.
Anyone who enters the house will commit an offence and would be liable on summary conviction to imprisonment, a fine, or both.
PC Canning of the Bracknell Central South Neighbourhood Policing team, applied for the order on the property and said: "This property has had a prolonged and substantial impact on the day to day lives of the residents of Ladybank and this full closure order has shown that Thames Valley Police and its partners will not stand for anti-social behaviour in the community.
"We are pleased that the Court has granted this order. Please inform us of any suspected breaches or attempted breaches in relation to the order."
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