Orders have been put in place banning access to 13 high rise flats in the Lincoln Green area of Leeds.
Partial Closure Orders have been ordered by Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Police to tackle ongoing antisocial behaviour and crime within the buildings.
The order prevents access to all communal areas of the buildings including the foyer, lifts and stairwells unless visiting a resident or with prior permission from the council.
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Any person attempting to enter the blocks without permission could face further action, including through the courts.
Partial Closure Notice's have been placed in clear view, at each entrance of the buildings with the orders in place and the council.
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The police now want residents to report antisocial behaviour or breaches of the Partial Closure Orders.
West Yorkshire Police, Leeds City Council Antisocial Behaviour Teams and Leeds City Council Housing will continue to watch the flats.
Reports can be made to West Yorkshire Police by contacting 101 or can be reported online and in an emergency please dial 999.
Alternatively, you can report anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
To report antisocial behaviour or noise nuisance to contact:
ASB - Monday to Friday - 8am to 6pm - 0113 8689984
Noise - Monday to Friday - 8am to 6pm - 0113 8689985
Noise - Out of hours team - 6pm to 3:30am - 0113 3760337
Alternatively, you can report online by clicking here.
