Chichester flat closed by court over drug use and anti-social behaviour

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

Sussex Police have secured a three-month closure order on a Chichester flat due to drug use and anti-social behaviour.

Sussex Police have secured a three-month closure order on a flat in Lacy House, Stockbridge Road, Chichester, following concerns about drug use and anti-social behaviour. The order was granted at Brighton Magistrates' Court on 9 October and took effect the same day. The property will remain closed until January 2027.

Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Amy Hickling said the team had received numerous reports from residents and secured supporting evidence before applying for the order. She said: 'We have listened and secured supporting evidence from residents, and with this evidence a full closure order was secured for three months and can be extended.'

The sergeant added that the force takes anti-social behaviour and criminality seriously, and encouraged residents to continue reporting such issues. She said: 'We want to make sure communities feel safe and protected. Reports from the local community help to build a map of crime in localised areas, which assist when handling matters such as court closure orders, as well as our day-to-day patrols.'

How it is being reported

• Police secure closure order on Chichester flat after drug use and antisocial behaviour concernsSussex Police have secured a closure order on a Chichester flat due to ‘concerns over drug use and antisocial behaviour’.Sussex Express · 20 Oct, 14:50
• City centre flat shut down by court as police take actionPolice have secured a closure order for an address in Lacy House, Stockbridge Road, ChichesterThe Argus · 20 Oct, 14:45

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