Police slam closure on house plagued with ‘anti-social behaviour’ problems

A house hit with a six-month closure order in September amid concerns of ‘anti-social behaviour’ has been successfully claimed back by authorities.

The closure order was slapped on a home at Durham House on York Street Estate, in Stockport following escalating reports of serious antisocial behaviour.

The nuisance behaviour at the property was said to have had a ‘detrimental effect’ on residents and the community by the Safer Neighbourhoods Team at Stockport Homes Group.

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Working closely with Greater Manchester Police and the council, the Safer Neighbourhoods Team have been able to gather sufficient evidence to take legal action against the property and its tenant.

Stockport Homes has successfully claimed possession back of the property with reassurance action will be taken against people who commit anti-social behaviour.

Possession of this property will reassure residents and the local community that anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated, and action will be taken against those who commit anti-social behaviour.

John Bowker Executive Director of Operations at Stockport Homes said: “Every resident deserves to feel safe and secure within their homes. That's why we're committed to working closely with the council and Greater Manchester Police to address any instances of anti-social behavior decisively and firmly. This closure order grants our residents a much-needed respite and affirms our ongoing commitment to safeguarding their security by unequivocally condemning such behaviour.”

Central Policing & Response team said: “A property on Durham House, Edgeley was closed after officers acted on complaints of antisocial behaviour from