A HOUSE being repeatedly taken over by anti-social behaviour has been partially sealed by order of a magistrates' judge – after neighbours raised concerns to the police.
The order on a house on Rosemary Gardens, Thatcham, was granted on Thursday, October 8, by Reading Magistrates' Court under Section 80 of the Anti Social Behaviour, Crime and Disorder Act 2014.
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Police applied for the order against the property following complaints of anti-social behaviour.
The partial closure prevents anyone other than the specified persons listed on the order from entering the property for a period of three months.
Anyone who enters the house will commit an offence and would be liable on summary conviction to imprisonment, a fine, or both.
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A message posted by Thames Valley Police in West Berkshire said: "Thames Valley Police today obtained a Partial House Closure Order for an address in Rosemary Gardens, Thatcham.
"This followed an extended period of Anti-Social Behaviour associated with the address having a negative impact on other resident's quality of life."
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