Guisborough flat plagued by 'fighting and drugs' shut down

Authorities successfully secured a closure order on a flat in Helmsley House, on Stakesby Close, last Friday (September 13) following a string of complaints of anti-social behaviour. 

Cleveland Police and Beyond Housing had received reports including people coming and going at all times of the day and night, drug misuse and people drinking alcohol in communal areas then causing a nuisance. 

Helmsley House, in Guisborough (Image: GOOGLE)

There were also reports of fighting, weapons being present, noise nuisance, people’s doors being kicked and fire alarms being activated deliberately.

The closure came after a joint operation between Guisborough NPT and Redcar and Cleveland Council's anti-social behaviour team, along with evidence from the housing association.

Cleveland Police had received numerous complaints about antisocial behaviour in and around the property in Helmsley House (Image: CLEVELAND POLICE)

Neighbourhoods Inspector Neil Deluce said: “Everyone has the right to live peacefully in their home but unfortunately this was not the case in Helmsley House where time and time again there was noise, nuisance and disturbances. 

"This sort of behaviour cannot be allowed to take place so we worked very hard with our local authority and housing partners to gather the evidence we needed to successfully achieve the closure order.

“These orders are another useful tool which police and partners can use to help stop those who persist in making life a misery for others in their neighbourhood and I’d encourage anyone else who may be affected by these issues to contact Cleveland Police."

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