Police Secure Closure Orders On Newport Properties Over Anti-Social Behaviour

Three partial closure orders have been secured on properties in Newport following reports of drug-related anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.

The orders were granted at Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Wednesday) after the West Wight Neighbourhood Policing Team presented evidence linked to properties at Nippert Court and two addresses on West Street.

Police say they had received reports of excessive noise, drug paraphernalia being left in communal areas, and people attending the addresses while under the influence of drink and drugs throughout the day and night.

The partial closure orders mean that only those authorised on the court order are allowed to enter or remain at the properties over the next three months.

Anyone breaching the order will be committing a criminal offence and could be arrested.

The orders were secured through partnership work between Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Neighbourhood Policing Team and housing providers Southern Housing and Vectis Housing.

West Wight Neighbourhood Sergeant Chantal Miller said:

“We are committed to addressing drug-related harm, a West Wight Neighbourhood Team Priority, and the impact this has on neighbours and the wider community.

“This order gives us additional powers to tackle individuals behaving in an anti-social manner and to tackle criminal activity in and around these properties.

"I hope this order shows that we will do all we can to stop anti-social behaviour and the enormous impact it creates.”

Police are continuing to urge anyone affected by anti-social behaviour in the area to report incidents so patrols and further proactive action can be targeted effectively.

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or report anti-social behaviour online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website.

In an emergency, or if a crime is in progress, people should call 999.

Police have secured three partial closure orders on Newport properties following reports of drug-related anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.