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Conor Gogarty

Bristol property closed down after 'disgusting' needles found

Police have secured a closure order on a Redcliffe property following reports of antisocial behaviour and drug offences.

The address will be shut for up to three months, after police received "a number of complaints" from members of the public.

The property is on Prewett Street, but police have not confirmed which address has been closed.

An Avon and Somerset police spokesman said: "People living in the vicinity told police of drug taking, with a number of discarded needles found.

"Others said people would come and go from the property at all hours of the day and cause a significant amount of noise."

The order was granted at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Friday (August 28).

Police beat manager Matthew Isaacs said: “We’d like to thank everyone who has come forward and trusted us with the concerns they had.

“That information has allowed us to build up a full picture and approach magistrates and ask for this closure order.

“Nobody should be faced with finding needles on the floor, not least close to where they live. It is both dangerous and disgusting.

“It is clear residents have been faced with unacceptable behaviour and we’re pleased the court has agreed with closing the property to help address those issues.

“We’d urge anybody who witnesses similar antisocial behaviour in their neighbourhood to contact us so we can act.”

Ongoing issues can be reported here or on 101.

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