A flat linked to drugs and anti-social behaviour has been forced to shut by the police after a court issued a closure order.
Sussex Police said: “Police have secured a closure order on a flat in Bastion House, East Walls, Chichester.
“The application for the closure was heard at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 1 July and, as a result, 10 Bastion House will remain closed for three months.”
Inspector Dave Lyons said: “We have received numerous reports from concerns residents around drug use and anti-social behaviour which has been blighting this community.
“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.
“We want to make sure communities feel safe and protected.
“We take anti-social behaviour and criminality seriously and the neighbourhood policing team has completed a significant amount of work to secure this order by working with the residents affected.
“We would always encourage individuals to report anti-social behaviour.
“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.”
Sussex Police added: “If anyone has any concerns or information about anti-social behaviour, report to police online or call 101.”
