A HOUSE which became a magnet for anti-social behaviour and drug use has been shut down by police.

Cheshire Police secured a closure order from Chester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, February 15, to board up a property on Wharton Gardens in Winsford.

Officers from Winsford Beat Management Team provided evidence of a sustained period of associated anti-social behaviour (ASB) and drug use at the address.

The closure will last for three months and will be reviewed after this period.

During that period the occupant, a 31-year-old woman, will need to find alternative accommodation.

Following the hearing PC Wayne Thomas said: “The closure was obtained with the assistance of the local community and the closure will provide welcome respite to the wider community.

“I hope that this closure will serve as a warning that people who choose to behave in this way can lose their homes as a consequence of their actions.

“The ASB closure is a stand alone order which is just one of the tools which are being used by Cheshire Police to tackle criminal activity within the community.

“I would urge anyone who has concerns about ASB-related issues to please report it to us and will do everything we can to tackle it.”

Anyone with concerns about ASB in their area should report it to Cheshire Police via cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or call 101.