The evening closure of the Station Road car park in Devizes to prevent anti-social behaviour will last another three months.  

Wiltshire Council’s closure order, which will come into effect from November 10, will mean the car park is closed between 6pm and 6am every day for a further period of three months.

The area was closed after a man was hit by a car driving around the car park and left in critical condition on July 22.

Three people were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the collision.

A fourth person was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

The police investigation is ongoing. 

Residents have previously complained that young people have been using the area as a ‘racing ground’ at night.

Cabinet Member for Public Protection Ian Blair-Pilling said: “The council has been working in partnership with Wiltshire Police since the introduction of the first closure order in August to monitor both car park usage and anti-social behaviour in the area.

“The closure order has had a really positive impact and reduced the anti-social behaviour that residents have experienced.

"There have been minimal reports to the police of breaches and anyone found to be in the area breaching the closure order has moved on when asked by the police.

“We'll keep this closure under review, but in the meantime, £33,000 of Safer Streets funding from the Home Office has been allocated for CCTV of this car park.

"It is planned that the CCTV will be in place in the New Year which will act as a deterrent and provide evidence of any issues.”

During the closure period people can still park in any of the other council-owned car parks in the town and season ticket holders, buses, lorries, coaches and camper vans/mobile homes will still be able to use the car park, but all other vehicles will be prohibited from using the car park after 6pm and before 6am.

The evening closure will be enforceable by the police, who will be regularly patrolling the area to ensure that people are abiding by the closure order.

Acting Inspector Luke Atkinson of Wiltshire Police said, “We would urge residents to report antisocial behaviour to us by calling 101 or online. In an emergency always call 999.”

To see a list of car parks in Devizes and their opening hours, click here.