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 Drovers Way, Woodley, Reading was granted on Thursday, April 30, 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.

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Anyone who enters the house will commit an offence and would be liable on summary conviction to imprisonment, a fine, or both.

Inspector Philip Ashlee, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “We received an unprecedented amount of complaints regarding the address. In response, work was conducted with local residents and partner agencies in order to address the matter. We recognise the impact that this behaviour can have on the surrounding community and we hope that this Partial Closure Order will reassure residents in the area that this behaviour will never be tolerated.”

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"If you have any information about anti-social behaviour activity in your neighbourhood, you can report this to us by using our online form or by calling the 24-hour non-emergency number 101.

"Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111"