Closure Order issued at house in Haydock following reports of criminal activity

A Closure Order has been issued at a house in Haydock following reports of criminal activity at the property.

Sefton Magistrate’s Court issued the order on Tuesday 25 July for the address: 10 Myrtle Avenue.

Merseyside Police were able to work with Torus Housing Group and their Safer Estates Team in order to achieve the court result.

The order, which can be sanctioned under Section 80 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, will now be in place until 24 October 2023.

The terms of the Closure Order prevent anyone from entering or living in 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.

Community Policing Inspector Stacey Pope said: “I welcome the court’s decision to issue this Closure Order. This address has been linked to criminal activity and it’s caused a lot of concern for residents of the area.

“Merseyside Police will always act on any information we receive, so thank you to the community for coming forward to report these incidents as it’s helped us secure this order.

“We hope this Closure Order acts as reassurance to the community that Merseyside Police will not stand by and let residents suffer in their own homes due to the behaviour of others.

“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.”