Closure order secured on Tyldesley flat after years of ASB

Greater Manchester Police and Wigan Council worked together to obtain the order against an address on Poplar Street.

Police said the property had been the subject of ongoing concerns and reports from people living in the local community.

The flat was located on Poplar Street in Tyldesley (Image: Google Maps)

GMP said the case related to “many years of anti-social behaviour, drug related incidents, criminal damage at the property” and a “deterioration in the quality of life” of residents living in and around the area.

The force said the problems had had an impact not just on the property itself but on a number of people living nearby.

A closure order is a legal measure which can be used where premises are associated with nuisance, disorder or criminal behaviour.

Wigan and Leigh Police announced the successful order on Facebook, saying it demonstrated the value of agencies working together to tackle problems raised by residents.

The police page said: “The order follows ongoing concerns and reports from the local community regarding activity linked to the property, which was having a significant impact on nearby residents and the wider neighbourhood.

“This result demonstrates the value of partnership working, with agencies coming together to listen to community concerns, gather evidence, and take positive action to improve the quality of life for those living nearby.”