A Closure Order has been granted on a property in Leamington Spa, shutting the property down for at least three months.

After numerous reports of drug dealing and anti-social behaviour which were recieved regarding the property on Charles Gardner Road, the Leamington Safer Neighbourhood Team took action "in order to protect the other residents on the street, and in Leamington."

Police can apply to the courts for a closure order where they think that criminal behaviour has occurred, serious nuisance has been caused, or disorder has occurred near the premises.

Having been presented with the evidence, three magistrates at Coventry Magistrates Court agreed that it was necessary to close this property down until at least 23 December 2025.

Anyone found on this property with a closure order in place is liable for arrest and can face up to 51 weeks in prison.

Having been presented with the evidence, three magistrates at Coventry Magistrates Court agreed that it was necessary to close this property down until at least 23 December 2025 (image via Leamington Police)

Leamington Police said: " We have used Closure Orders to target Drug Dealing and Anti-Social Behaviour many times in Leamington, and they are a powerful tool in our arsenal.

"It shows there are consequences where people cannot or will not abide by the rules that we as a society should expect.

"The tenant at this address is now living with that consequence and will have to find himself an alternate accommodation.

"We won't hesitate to take this sort of action in future on other properties causing the same problems."