Partial closure order served to tenants of Wadebridge property

Tenants of a house in Wadebridge have been served with a partial closure order by Bodmin Magistrates Court.

It follows police receiving many reports of anti-social behaviour at the address in Belmont Court, including suspected drug use.

The order was granted on Tuesday the 17th of June, making it an offence for anyone other than the two named residents to be inside the premises.

The order was obtained in collaboration with the neighbourhood police team, Devon & Cornwall Police's legal team and the local council's ASB team.

“No one should be made to feel unsafe, worried or intimidated in the area they live in,” said Inspector Adam Stonehill, who heads up the neighbourhood police team in Wadebridge.

“This property became a hive of ASB activity, so it was important that we took action to stop this behaviour from having a negative impact on the livelihoods of residents, including those with young families."

Insp Stonehill added: “Whilst this is only a temporary order, the aim is that this will provide relief for residents by preventing ASB from happening at the address."

“We’ll continue to work closely within the community to make sure the order is being followed, while engaging with the tenants to prevent further ASB from happening in the future."

“I’d also like to say thank you those who reported this issue to us – I hope this shows that we are listening and that we do take your reports seriously.”