Court closes supported-living bungalow to protect vulnerable residents
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 06:18 · Archive
Norwich Magistrates' Court has granted a three-month closure order on a bungalow at Bradecroft on Rawley Road in Bowthorpe to protect vulnerable residents from ongoing abuse, threats and anti-social behaviour. The court heard that criminal activity had occurred over a prolonged period at the supported-living property.
Norwich City Council applied for the closure order after one resident suffered numerous violent threats and abuse from people with no right to be in his property. Other residents at the scheme, described as 'very vulnerable', had faced intimidation. Council officials told the court that the impact on these residents had been serious. The affected residents were supportive of the application.
District Judge Matthew Bone granted the three-month order, stating it was necessary to restrict access to those involved in criminal activity and to protect the resident affected from harmful influences. The Bradecroft scheme is a sheltered and retirement housing facility managed by Norwich City Council, comprising 41 one-bedroom bungalows including wheelchair and mobility accessible properties.
How it is being reported
- Vulnerable people terrorised by threats and abuse at supported-living homeNorwich Magistrates’ Court grants a three-month order closing a Bradecroft bungalow in Bowthorpe, protecting vulnerable residents from threats and abuse.Norwich Evening News · 12 Oct, 05:00
- Vulnerable people terrorised by threats and abuse at supported-living homeNorwich Magistrates’ Court grants a three-month order closing a Bradecroft bungalow in Bowthorpe, protecting vulnerable residents from threats and abuse.Eastern Daily Press · 12 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Norwich Magistrates' Court · Norwich City Council · Bradecroft · Bowthorpe · Matthew Bone
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