A PROPERTY linked to crime and disorder has been boarded up after police secured a closure order.
The address at 2 Grasmere Close, Haresfinch was the subject of police action after “reports of persistent anti-social, disorderly, offensive and criminal behaviour”.
Police confirmed a full closure order has been secured against the property under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Disorder Act 2014.
What police have said
In a statement police said: “The order prohibits any person from entering the address until its expiry on February 28 2023 with the exception of a person authorised by Merseyside Police.
“It is an offence under section 86 of the anti-social behaviour crime and policing act 2014 to without reasonable excuse remain on or enter the premises in contravention of a closure order or obstruct an authorised person either entering the premises or doing anything necessary to secure the premises against entry.
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“A person who commits an offence under Section 86 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, is liable to up to 6 months imprisonment or a fine of up to £5000 (or both).
“St Helens Community Policing team continue to take persistent nuisance anti-social behaviour seriously and will utilise all, if required, the legislation at our disposal to do so.”
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