Closure order issued at house on Butler Crescent in Kensington

Merseyside Police has secured an extension to a Closure Order on a flat in Kensington.

In July an initial three-month closure order was placed on 57 Butler Crescent following numerous incidents of anti-social behaviour, disorder, and criminal activity at the address.

Following further information provided by the local community, Liverpool Magistrates Court yesterday, Thursday 19 October, granted a further three-months to the closure order.

The full closure order was granted under section 82 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and is in place until 18th January 2024.

Community Policing Inspector Kieron Hogan said: “This closure order has been extended for a further three months following reports of disorderly, offensive and criminal behaviour on the premises which posed a serious nuisance residents in the neighbourhood.

“Whenever we receive reports of antisocial behaviour we will do everything within our powers to work with partners including our local authorities and housing associations to take action and where necessary apply for closure orders.

“Members of the community have the right to live in their own homes in peace and without having to suffer the behaviour of individuals who couldn’t care less about the misery they cause. We understand the stress that such behaviour leads to and we’ll continue to work closely with residents and our partners to deal with such problems.

“Thanks to information provided by all parties, we were able to gather the information and present this at court.

“What you see, hear and experience really helps us take this action, so I would continue to encourage our communities to come forward and speak to us when these issues affect you, for all of our benefit.”

Always call 999 if a crime is in progress. You can also report anti-social behaviour and other crime to our social media desk @MerPolCC or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Twitter, or via 101.