A Peterborough city centre flat has been fully closed by police following continued complaints about drug use and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

The full closure order was served on 25B Lincoln Road on Monday January 29 following a successful application at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT).

The flat was partially closed in December following complaints from the local community about drug supply, use and related anti-social behaviour surrounding the use of the flat.

The partial order stated that the property was closed to anyone other than the legal tenant, emergency services, support services including Peterborough City Council employees, Cozy Homes staff and contractors for Cozy Homes.

However, further action has been taken following 11 arrests by NPT officers since December for breach of court order.

The full closure order, which is in place until April 29 this year, states the property is closed to anyone other than emergency services, support services including Peterborough City Council employees, Cozy Homes staff and contractors for Cozy Homes.

Failure to comply with the order is a criminal offence which could result in up to three months imprisonment, a fine, or both.

PC Tom Maltby, from Peterborough’s City Centre NPT, said: “In December, the courts recognised the impact that the intimidating anti-social behaviour surrounding the flat had on the community and served a partial closure order to reduce the issues.

“However, this was ignored by those involved and the issues have continued.

“By taking further action we hope to reassure the community that we are listening to them and doing everything in our power to resolve the issues.“

Anyone with information about the order being breached should contact police via the web chat service or online forms at https://www.cambs.police.uk/report.

Those without internet access should call 101.