Hull: Closure order served at address plaguing local community

Saturday 18 July saw the Hull Central Neighbourhood team close down a property on Coltman Street linked to organised crime and drugs, which had been continually causing problems for local residents.

Following weeks of evidence collection and work with the community, the closure order application was heard and granted at Beverley Magistrates Court on Thursday 16 July, with the tenant being evicted and the property being secured on Saturday.

Acting on information supplied to the community, enforcement action had taken place at the property, but the anti-social behaviour and criminality had continued, which is why an application for a full closure order was made.

Central Neighbourhood Beat Manager, PC Tim McGowan, said: “We have been working closely with our community gathering evidence and providing reassurance following reports of anti-social behaviour and drug dealing repeatedly occurring at this address.

“The community have been very supportive of the action we’ve been taking to try and combat the criminal and nuisance behaviour at this problem property, and we hope that they welcome the news of the closure order being granted and tenant being evicted.”

Following the action, no-one can reside or visit the address for the next three months.

PC McGowan continues: “We have had a very visible patrol presence in the area and had recently completed two misuse of drugs act warrants at the property, following the reports of drug dealing taking place.

“Sizable quantities of cash and Class A drugs were found and seized, and two people were arrested and have been released under investigation as we continue those investigations.

“The team and I would like to thank the community for working with us and would encourage anyone else who has anything to report with regards to ASB or criminality in their area to speak to their Neighbourhood teams on their patrols or call 101.

“We will take whatever action is required to stop criminal or problem behaviour and make our communities feel safer.”