Three properties in Horsham have been placed under Partial Closure Orders after repeated reports of anti-social and nuisance behaviour.
The Horsham Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) successfully applied for the orders in relation to two addresses in Duke Square and one in Longfield Road. Brighton Magistrates’ Court approved the applications on 22 July under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act.
The orders make it a criminal offence for anyone to occupy the premises and are designed to protect nearby residents and businesses from continued disruption.
Sergeant Broome of Horsham NPT said:“The three Partial Closure Orders in Horsham town centre send a strong message that antisocial behaviour and drug-related activities will not be tolerated. This outcome was achieved thanks to the determined efforts of Horsham’s NPT who worked closely with our partners and the local community to gather evidence and take decisive action to protect residents and businesses.”
The court found evidence that the occupants of the properties had been involved in, or were likely to engage in, disorderly, offensive, or criminal conduct. It ruled that the behaviour had already caused, or could cause, serious nuisance to the public, as well as disorder linked to the addresses.
The closure orders are in force for three months and are set to expire in October, unless extended by further application.
