Anyone found to be inside the property could be arrested
A house in Anfield has been closed by police following numerous reports of drug dealing, public order, and criminal damage at the property. Merseyside Police worked alongside Liverpool City Council and Your Housing Group, which identified the property as being the location of criminal and anti-social behaviour.
Liverpool and Knowsley Magistrates’ Court issued the Closure Order on Wednesday, November 27 for number 11, Rector Road in Anfield, which has now been boarded up. The order was granted for a period of three months under Section 80 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 and is now in place until Wednesday, May 15 this year.
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The terms of the Closure Order prevents anyone from entering or living the property. If anyone is found to be in the property, they could be arrested. Any breach of this Closure Order carries a potential prison sentence of six months and/or a fine of up to £5,000.
Neighbourhood Policing Constable Ken Blundell, the leading officer for this Closure Order, said: “Merseyside Police are absolutely committed to reducing criminal and anti-social activity that negatively impacts local communities. The anti-social behaviour and criminal activity at this property was clearly having a detrimental impact on the quality of life of the local community.
“I hope the people who live in this area will see the Closure Order as just one example of how seriously we take this issue and we will continue to work with partners to crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
“We rely on information provided by the community and if you experience any offences where you live, please come forward and speak to us when these issues affect you, for all of our benefit.”
Anyone with information about crime in your area is asked to call Merseyside Police on 101, or via social media @MerPolCC. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use their online reporting form by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.
