Magistrates have shut down a property in St. Leonards that police said has been associated with violence, drug issues and anti-social behaviour.
The Closure Order, under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, was sought before Hastings Magistrates yesterday (November 17).
It prevents anyone from entering the premises in Lovat Mead for three months from that date.
According to police, the address had been associated with crime and other sorts of unwanted behaviour for several months.
Officers had executed two drugs warrants at the premises.
Police had also received a number of reports of assaults at the address, and other continued criminal activity.
Chief Inspector Sarah Godley, Hastings and Rother district commander, said:
“The closure of a property in Lovat Mead follows a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour, drug issues and assaults at the location over recent months.
"We listened to the concerns from residents regarding the problems the occupants and those visiting the flat have been causing, and this closure will help prevent this behaviour from continuing.
“We were able to work closely with local authorities to ensure the closure order was granted by the courts.
"We will continue to robustly tackle issues which affect our communities the most and urge you to report matters of concern to us to ensure relevant action can be taken.”
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