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Flats closed on Talbot
Street, Southport, by Court Order
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MERSEYSIDE Police have been granted a
closure order for a block of flats, located in Southport, on Friday, 8 July
2016, following reports of drug activity and antisocial behaviour. The order was
granted for 8 flats, at 15 Talbot Street, by South Sefton Magistrates Court, and
will remain in place until Saturday, 8 October 2016. The orders were applied for
by the Local Neighbourhood Policing Team, in response to community intelligence
in relation to the supply of drugs.
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Superintendent Dawn McNally said:- "By liaising with local
councillors and residents evidence was gathered and collated by our Officers
over a period of time. This was presented to the court and the order was
granted. The complaints received included incidents of anti social behaviour,
drug dealing and drug taking linked to the address and people calling there. The
order was approved in court and means that nobody can visit the address other
than the owner. Anyone, other than those specified in the order, found to be on
the premises will be subject to arrest. The order will run for 3 months and will
be reviewed by Officers at its conclusion. I want to assure our communities that
we will continue to target offenders and any properties associated with them who
continue to cause problems for the community, and will do this using all lawful
powers available to us in order to make Sefton a safer and more peaceful place
to live. This closure order was only made possible due to the assistance of the
local community, and the hard work and diligence of our Officers, and we will
continue to be robust in tackling criminal activity and anti social behaviour. I
would encourage any members of the community who have any information to call us
via our 101 number or through Crimestoppers, anonymously, on:- 0800 555 111."
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