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A flat has been boarded up after anti-social behaviour was reported at the property in the Black Country. Residents living near the address on Wednesbury Road in Walsall were reportedly plagued by disorder and drug use. As a result, West Midlands Police applied for a Full Closure Order which was granted at Dudley Magistrates Court on October 17. READ MORE: Stalker sent victim 135 messages telling them to leave partner Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp , click the link to join This means that no one can access the property which is located at The Heritage. The order was obtained with the help of housing provider GreenSquareAccord, a spokesperson for West Midlands Police said. They added: “By issuing a Full Closure Order we can ensure the residents and wider community can once again enjoy the freedoms to live in a safe environment. “A number of teams worked together on the issue including officers from Walsall’s Serious Organised Crime and Exploitation Team, (SOCEX) with support from Walsall Prevention Hub and St Matthew’s Neighbourhood team. “By issuing a Full Closure Order we can ensure the residents and wider community can once again enjoy the freedoms to live in a safe environment.” PC Jo Lloyd, from our Walsall Serious Organised Crime and Exploitation Team, (SOCEX), said: “This property was causing real upset for people in the community, and we had received a lot of complaints. “We listened to their concerns and with the help of our partners have taken action and been granted a Full Closure Order at court which will be in place for three months. “We just hope this order will now improve the quality of life for residents in the community who had been so badly affected by anti-social behaviour which was originating from the property.” To report anti-social behaviour, contact police on their website or ring 101. Alternatively, ring Crimestoppers an 0800 555111.
