House Closure after Reported Drug Activity in North Ormesby, Middlesbrough

The closure of a property in the North Ormesby area has been granted at Teesside Magistrates Court.

Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Team officers secured the closure order for the property on North Ormesby Road on Tuesday 10^th March, after residents reported drug dealing and antisocial behaviour around the address.

The order means that the tenant can now no longer enter the property for a period of three months, in order to prevent the incidents from continuing.

Neighbourhood Sergeant Danni Gibson said: “This order means that residents in the area can now live more peacefully, as law-abiding citizens should be entitled to. Working closely with our partners, we are committed to taking positive action to protect our communities and tackle criminals.”

Anyone who has concerns or issues to report in their local area is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.