Police have shut down a property in Chester following reports of drug abuse, violence and anti-social behaviour.

The Granville Road flat was shut down by officers after successfully securing a partial closure order from Chester Magistrates Court on 30 July.

The order now has banned the occupant of the flat from the premises but also prevents anyone other than the residents of the remaining flats from entering the whole premises.

This will prevent any ongoing attendance at the location by the former resident or any of his associates

The order, which came into effect from on 30 July will run for three months.

It follows concerns raised by residents regarding behaviour at the property, including drug use/dealing, antisocial behaviour and violence.

Residents in the local area were able to provide sufficient evidence of the issues coming from the address.

The occupant has since been ordered to leave the property and find alternative accommodation, with all windows and doors being secured for a period of three months.

Anyone who enters the address during that time will be committing a criminal offence and could be arrested.

"This is the 20th order we've put in place in 18 months to clamp down on ASB and illegal activity," said PC Dan Pheasey.

"I hope it shows we really are dedicated to keeping our neighbourhoods and their residents safe. I hope it encourages others to work with us to make their communities safer for everyone.

"I want to urge anyone with concerns about ASB or other criminality in their community to please contact local officers and we will do everything we can to address these issues and achieve justice."

Anyone with concerns about anti-social or suspicious behaviour in their area is asked to report it to Cheshire Police via the Cheshire Police website or call 101.