Blackpool property hit with three-month closure order after anti-social behaviour and underage drinking
A Blackpool property has been hit with a three-month closure order following reports of serious anti-social behaviour, including underage drinking.
Units 2, 3 and 4 at 2-4 Durham Road were issued with the order after Blackpool Police successfully applied at Preston Magistrates’ Court on January 30.
The court heard the property had been linked to repeated incidents of disorder throughout January.
The order, granted under Section 80 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, bans anyone from entering or remaining at the premises between 10pm and 7.30am.
Anyone breaching the order without a reasonable excuse can be arrested and, if convicted, could face a fine or imprisonment.
Sergeant Sean Dixon, of Blackpool Police, said: “I am pleased we could work closely with partners to act quickly on community concerns regarding this property and seek a Closure Order.
“The team at Blackpool Police have worked incredibly hard to bring this closure order to fruition in a matter of days.”
He added: “I hope this positive result showcases to residents that we are dedicated to acting swiftly on reports of anti-social behaviour and criminality, especially those which involve our young people.
“We will always take action against those premises that are persistently linked to anti-social behaviour and disorder.”
Councillor Paula Burdess, Blackpool Council’s lead for community safety, said the order would bring relief to neighbours.
She said: “This was a problem property that was causing misery at night-time for local neighbours.
“This closure order will be a welcome relief to many ahead of the weekend and is a great example of how the council and police work together to make Blackpool a better and safer place for people to live.”
Police said the action forms part of Operation Centurion, a county-wide crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
Residents are urged to report anti-social behaviour online or by calling 101 in non-emergency situations. In an emergency, call 999.