'Problem house' at Preston docks slapped with closure order by Lancashire Police

Preston’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have secured a closure order at the ‘problem address’ at the city’s docks.

Lancashire Police said the home in Lockside Road, Ashton has been involved in a number of incidents involving anti-social behaviour over recent months.

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The force said the ‘closure order’ was granted at Preston Magistrates Court on March 27 under Section 80 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

Full closures are now active at the address until June 2025.

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Sergeant Weronika Wallis from Preston’s Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “We welcome the result of this closure order that was causing concern in the local community.

“This behaviour won't be tolerated, and this action demonstrates that we will take the appropriate action to safeguard people and deal with criminality.”

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