Court order taped to a Launceston front door after ASB complaints

A sheet of paper, held on with brown parcel tape, now decides who can and can’t walk through one front door in Launceston.

Working in partnership, Cornwall Council‘s Anti-Social Behaviour Team and the Launceston Neighbourhood Policing Team have secured a Partial Closure Order for an address in the town.

It follows numerous reports and complaints of antisocial behaviour. The address itself has not been named.

What a Partial Closure Order means

A Partial Closure Order is a legal measure that restricts access to a property. Certain individuals are now prohibited from entering or accessing the premises.

Breaching the conditions of the order is a criminal offence. Anyone who does so can be arrested and prosecuted.

The notice fixed to the door, pictured by police, carries the heading of Cornwall Magistrates’ Court and is dated 10 November.

Why police and the council stepped in

Launceston Police said the action demonstrates “our continued commitment to tackling antisocial behaviour, addressing the concerns of local residents and making our communities safer places to live.”

The team added: “We recognise the impact that persistent antisocial behaviour can have on individuals, families and the wider community, and we will continue to work alongside our partners to take appropriate action where necessary.”

Reports from residents

Officers credited the people who came forward for helping to get the order in place.

“Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to report concerns and provide information,” they said. “Your reports really do make a difference.”

📷The Partial Closure Order notice on the door of the Launceston property. Credit: Launceston Police