Dogsthorpe flat “closed” to protect tenant

A flat in Dogsthorpe has been closed by police following concerns around anti-social behaviour (ASB) and exploitation of the tenant.

The full closure order was served on 5 Cedar Grove yesterday afternoon (Wednesday) following a successful application at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court by the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) and Cross Keys Homes.

Reports to police have included people coming and going from the flat at all times of the day and night, including using ladders to gain access, drug use and dealing, financial exploitation of the tenant, and serious violence taking place within the property.

The order, which is in place until 1 January next year, prohibits anyone, including the legal tenant, from entering the premises, except for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) staff, emergency service employees and Cross Keys Homes staff/contractors.

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

PC Dan Lindop, from the eastern Peterborough NPT, said: “Various measures have been put in place by different agencies to support the tenant, however, there have still been serious concerns for his wellbeing, resulting in this latest action being taken and him being moved to a new location.

“I hope this action provides some respite for neighbours while we continue to work alongside partner agencies to deter the ASB and protect the tenant.”

Anyone with information about the order being breached should contact us via our webchat service or online reporting form.

Those without internet access should call 101.