A PROPERTY at the centre of anti social behaviour in Lanivet has been closed by police.

An application for a premises closure order in relation to a property in Lanivet, near Bodmin was heard by Truro Magistrates Court on March 19.

The order was granted, meaning that the premises is closed to enter with the exception of the owners of the property and emergency services for a period of three months.

This means that anyone who enters the property that is not a representative of the housing association or emergency services is committing a criminal offence.

Police said the behaviour of those in the property lead to it becoming a ‘significant source of anti-social behaviour’, making the application to the magistrates court necessary.

The granting of the closure order was hailed by Devon and Cornwall Police’s Bodmin neighbourhood team, who said the result had come about through excellent community intelligence and partnership with the police working alongside Cornwall Council’s anti-social behaviour team, Devon and Cornwall Police’s legal team and Cornwall Housing.

Police have also used the announcement of the closure as an opportunity to issue an appeal to encourage residents that may be experiencing issues in their area to get in touch with their local police team to enable similar actions to take place where it might be necessary.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police’s Bodmin neighbourhood team said: “On Tuesday, March 19, an application was heard at Truro Magistrates Court for a premises closure order in relation to a property in Lanivet, Bodmin that had become a significant source of anti-social behaviour. The order was granted by the court which means that it is now an offence for anyone (other than a representative of the housing association owners / emergency services) to enter. This is in place for three months.

“This result has come about through excellent community intelligence and partnership working with Cornwall Council Anti-Social Behaviour Team, Devon and Cornwall Police legal team and Cornwall Housing.

“As always, if you are experiencing issues of anti-social behaviour where you are, please get in touch.”