A residential property in Malvern, Worcestershire, has been legally shut down for three months after neighbours endured years of intimidation and fear caused by persistent anti-social behaviour.
Years of Distress Culminate in Legal Action
On Monday, January 12, 2026, Worcester Magistrates' Court granted a closure order for the address on Sherrard's Green Road. The order, secured by the Malvern Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) under the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, was the culmination of a long-running campaign of disturbance linked to the property.
Police evidence showed that residents in the area had been subjected to over two years of significant nuisance. The problems were not minor; the property had been linked to suspected drug dealing alongside multiple other cases of anti-social behaviour, creating an environment where locals felt genuinely threatened.
Police and Housing Association Collaboration
Officers from Malvern SNT had taken repeated action in the months leading up to the court hearing. This included executing two separate drugs warrants at the address in an attempt to curb the illegal activity. However, the concerns from the community persisted.
Faced with ongoing issues, the police strengthened their collaboration with the social housing provider, Platform Housing Group. Together, they gathered sufficient evidence to meet the legal threshold required for a full closure order, demonstrating that previous interventions had been insufficient.
Respite for a Fearful Community
The successful court order means the occupants cannot return to the property for three months. For the wider community, this action promises a period of peace after a prolonged ordeal.
Police Sergeant Jason Maiden of Malvern SNT stated: "We are obviously aware of concerns around this property and the impact it has had upon residents who have told us they have felt intimidated by and fearful of the nuisance coming from there." He expressed satisfaction that the order would bring "much-needed respite" to those whose lives had been blighted.
Marion Duffy, Chief Operations Officer at Platform Housing Group, echoed this sentiment, thanking those who came forward and confirming the organisation's commitment to working with partners to protect community wellbeing and restore safety.
The case highlights the legal powers available to authorities when persistent anti-social behaviour severely impacts a neighbourhood's quality of life.
