A property in East Molesey was granted a partial closure order by Guildford Magistrate’s Court yesterday (January 23).

Surrey Police received numerous and consistent complaints from neighbouring residents in Cardinal Court reporting anti-social behaviour, drug use and drug supply occurring at the property. They subsequently applied for and were granted the partial closure order by the court on Wednesday.

A spokesperson for Surrey Police said that the neighbourhood could hope to rest a little easier following the partial closure order.

PC Chris Smith, from the Elmbridge Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "We hope the closure granted to the property in Cardinal Court brings some relief to the local residents. Anti-social behaviour can have a devastating effect on neighbours, so we’re pleased that the partial order has been granted."

The order bans anyone from entering the property for three months, until April 22, with the exception of the tenants, support services and one of the tenants’ parents.