Closure order granted for Lower Falinge flat after anti-social behaviour

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Residents had reported significant anti-social behaviour from the address in the Atherstone block of flats

A Closure Order has been granted at Manchester Magistrates' Court to close an address causing nuisance in the Falinge area of Rochdale.

Residents had reported significant anti-social behaviour from the address in the Atherstone block of flats.

Greater Manchester Police worked in partnership with the local authority, the Community Safety Unit and Rochdale Boroughwide Housing to bring about the order on Thursday 6 April 2023.

Neighbourhood Inspector Meena Yasin, from the Rochdale North Neighbourhood Poling Team, said: "This is the tougher end of neighbourhood policing and marks a significant step forward for us in Rochdale.

"The property had been operating as a drugs den, with numerous criminal activities taking place including a significant amount of anti-social behaviour emanating from the address.

"Our communities tell us that anti-social behaviour is important because it adversely impacts upon their ability to live their lives.

"The quality of life of ordinary law-abiding residents is important, and this Closure Order sends a clear message that we will listen - and that we will act."

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