A house has been closed off to the public by police after becoming a hub for drug dealing.

A closure order was granted by Swindon Magistrates for the address in Welcombe Avenue following various anti-social issues.

The order, which will remain in place for three months, will prevent anyone other than the occupants, emergency services or Swindon Borough Council representatives from entering the address.

It means that any individual would be committing an offence and may be arrested if they entered the property.  

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PC Aidan Hillier said: “Closure orders are an effective way of reducing anti-social behaviour and criminal activity associated with the address and will hopefully provide some reassurance to local residents who will no doubt have been affected by the ongoing issues in some way.

“We will continue to patrol the area and ensure the order is being adhered to over the next few months at all different times of the day and night and would urge anyone with concerns to call 101.

“If you have concerns about ongoing drug supply or anti-social behaviour at an address in your neighbourhood, please call 101. In an emergency, or if a crime is in progress, call 999.”