Hertfordshire police have secured a full closure order for a property in Hemel Hempstead, following reports of anti-social activity.

The three-month order was granted at St Albans Magistrates Court on Friday, February 24.

This means that only agents of Notting Hill Housing Association, which owns the building, and the emergency services can enter the Jennings Way property for the next three months.

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Anyone who breaches these terms could face arrest, a fine or imprisonment.

Sergeant Mike Saunders said: "We hope this result will provide some respite from the ongoing issues suffered by neighbours and improve their quality of life.

“Our Safer Neighbourhood Team colleagues will continue to regularly patrol the area, but in the interim we have asked neighbours to report any breaches of the order to us as soon as possible so we can take further action if required.

“Everyone deserves to feel safe and happy in their home and no one should be subjected to continued anti-social behaviour, such as the chronic use of cannabis and other drugs, loud music, people visiting at all hours of the day or night, verbal abuse, or intimidation.

"If you engage in this type of activity, then you can expect your home to be the next target for us.

“If you have information about suspected drug activity and anti-social behaviour in your neighbourhood, please don’t hesitate to report it to us.

                                                                                                                            

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"We will take it seriously and we will do all we can to prevent it from adversely affecting the lives of decent, law-abiding people who live nearby.”

Information can be reported online at herts.police.uk/report or by calling non-emergency number 101.

Anonymous information can be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.