Police officers from Sandbach Neighbourhood Team have secured a closure order following reports of drug and alcohol abuse, and persistent anti-social behaviour at a property and the nearby park.

The property on Lomas Way in Congleton has been shut down by officers following the securing of a closure order under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 from Crewe Magistrates' Court on 3 July.

The order, which came into effect from 3 July will run for three months, and is a direct result of officers responding to the concerns of residents regarding the behaviour at the property including drug use/dealing and antisocial behaviour.

Residents in the local area have provided sufficient evidence of the issues coming from the address and are desperate for the easement that a closure order will bring to the local community.

It was an example of great communication between officers and the local community that lead to securing the three-month order.

The occupant has since been ordered to leave the property and find alternative accommodation, with all windows and doors being secured for a period of three months. Anyone who enters the address during that time will be committing a criminal offence and could be arrested.

PC Adam Archer said: "We are dedicated to keeping this neighbourhood and its residents safe, so securing this closure with the help of the local housing association and the community is fantastic news and I hope it encourages others to work with us to make their communities safer for everyone.

"I want to urge anyone with concerns about ASB or other criminality in their community to please contact local officers and we will do everything we can to address these issues and achieve justice."

Anyone with concerns about anti-social or suspicious behaviour in their area is asked to report it to Cheshire Police via the Cheshire Police website or call 101.