Staffordshire Police officers have successfully closed a problem property in Newcastle-under-Lyme which had been linked to anti-social behaviour.

North Staffordshire Justice Centre ordered that the address on St Patricks Drive close from Wednesday 1 February for three months.

It has since been securely boarded up.

The closure order was granted as a result of evidence submitted by officers which showed the property was being used by those conducting anti-social behaviour and associated criminality.

North Staffordshire Justice Centre, Bridge Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme (Google).

Chief Inspector John Owen, of Newcastle-under-Lyme local policing team, said: "A property closure order is one of the many tools used by local officers to deal with problem addresses and tenants, who are having a detrimental impact on the community.

"Everyone deserves to feel safe and happy in their home and no one should be subjected to continued anti-social behaviour.

"I hope that this successful application gives confidence to local residents, and businesses in the area, that we will listen and act upon their concerns to deal with those that cause us the most issues."

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