Police have closed down three properties in Chester following reports of drug-related and anti-social behaviour.

Chester North Beat Team secured three partial closure orders at addresses in Shipbrook Road, Dunham Way and Tiverton Close, at Chester Magistrates Court on Thursday 25 September.

This prevents anyone other than the occupants being allowed at the properties.

It follows concerns that the addresses were being used for drug-related activity, anti-social behaviour and exploitation.

The orders will run for three months to protect the occupants from unwanted visitors.

Sergeant Gemma Ashton, of Chester North Beat Team said: "I hope that these latest closures help to reassure communities that we do listen, and we do act on information with our partners to keep residents safe.

"There was enough evidence provided of the issues coming from the addresses for the team to be successful in obtaining the orders.

"The closure orders will hopefully bring some peace for the local community which was having to endure such disruptive and harmful behaviour.

"Closures such as these could not be possible without the valuable input of residents, local authority, housing associations and private landlords.

"By working together, communities can only benefit from the positive action the Beat Team can take on their behalf.

"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."

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.