Bridlington house closed after drug reports and antisocial behaviour

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 15:19 · Archive

A house in Bridlington has been closed by court order following reports of drug activity and antisocial behaviour affecting neighbours.

A house on Rudding Drive in Bridlington has been closed by court order following an investigation into drug activity and antisocial behaviour. Beverley Magistrates' Court issued the closure order on 7 October after an application by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The order remains in place until 7 January and prohibits entry to anyone except council officers, police, emergency services and utility providers. Anyone else found entering faces a fine, imprisonment, or both.

The court heard that the investigation uncovered 'intimidating behaviour, drug use, and the harbouring of wanted individuals at the address'. There were reports of constant visitors at all hours, loud noise, and violent incidents, often when the tenant was not present. Individuals known to police to be involved in drug dealing were at the property, including some who had been subject to closure orders elsewhere in Bridlington.

The poor condition of the garden, including dog faeces and rubbish, attracted noxious smells, maggots and rats to the property. Neighbours reported that the ongoing issues had caused them 'distress and anxiety for a considerable time', though most were unwilling to be named due to fear of reprisals. The council's antisocial behaviour team said action was taken to 'protect nearby residents and restore their quality of life'.

How it is being reported

• Noxious smells, maggots, rats and reports of drugs in closed coastal houseA house in a coastal Yorkshire town has been closed by the courts following reports of antisocial behaviour and suspected drug activity.The Press (York) · 8 Oct, 14:12
• Noxious smells, maggots, rats and reports of drugs in closed coastal houseA house in a coastal Yorkshire town has been closed by the courts following reports of antisocial behaviour and suspected drug activity.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 8 Oct, 14:12

In this story: Bridlington · East Riding of Yorkshire Council · Beverley Magistrates' Court · Rudding Drive

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