Coastline Housing has secured an outright Possession Order against a serious Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) perpetrator in St Cleer following a recent court case.
The perpetrator had a prolonged history of aggressive, intimidating and nuisance behaviour towards neighbours, including persistent noise disturbance, since moving into the property in 2023. Devon and Cornwall Police had issued the individual with ASB warnings in response to ongoing complaints however, despite these interventions, the behaviour continued to escalate leaving some neighbours feeling very concerned.
Coastline Housing made extensive efforts to resolve the situation. This included working closely with affected residents, Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Team. Unfortunately, these measures were unsuccessful and the ASB persisted.
One serious incident resulted in the perpetrator assaulting a neighbour which led to an 18-month prison sentence and the issuing of a five-year restraining order.
Due to the severity of the incident Coastline Housing initiated possession proceedings and the court subsequently granted outright possession of the property.
A spokesperson for Coastline Housing said: “This case has involved multi-agency support, time and hard work to bring to a successful close. The eviction brings a sense of relief to the neighbours and the wider community who have experienced alarm and distress caused by the intimidating and aggressive behaviour of this individual”
“Eviction is always a last resort for Coastline, but we will take firm action against anti-social behaviour in all its forms. Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected in their community, and we remain committed to protecting that quality of life for our residents.”