Sheffield house that’s been a ‘blight on community for months’ ordered to close

A closure order has been served at a property in Sheffield linked to drug use and anti-social behaviour.
By Claire Lewis
Published 31st Mar 2020, 09:24 BST
Updated 3rd Apr 2020, 10:38 BST
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South Yorkshire Police said the property on Kyle Close, Southey Green, has been ‘a blight on the community for several months’.

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The force said the property has been linked to reports of anti-social behaviour and drug use.

A closure order has been served after reports of a property linked with anti-social behaviour and drugsA closure order has been served after reports of a property linked with anti-social behaviour and drugs
A closure order has been served after reports of a property linked with anti-social behaviour and drugs

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South Yorkshire Police said: “People living in the area have highlighted the impact that drug-dealing and drug-related anti-social behaviour is having on their quality of life, and we have taken this incredibly seriously.

“Closure orders are effective as they mean that only the tenant can enter the property. Anyone else who tries could be arrested.

“We will now remain actively involved and we will be patrolling the area to monitor who is accessing the house.

“We are determined to take action against people in our community who are dealing drugs, or are using properties to carry out illegal activity.”

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