A Byth family have been evicted from their Northumberland County Council owned property, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to their neighbours and the community of Blyth. 
 

This is the fifth eviction the council has undertaken this year as it clamps down on persistent anti-social behaviour and sends a clear message that crime and antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated on its estates. 
 

Melina Nixon and Alan Cairns were evicted from their home on 2 Sixth Avenue, on Thursday 25th of May following a catalogue of serious criminal and anti-social incidents over a prolonged period by themselves and members of their family, which amounted to breaches of their tenancy agreement. 
 

This family have caused persistent nuisance and annoyance and have been intimidating towards their neighbours and both Alan Nixon and his son Michael Nixon have been convicted of a number of shoplifting offences. 
 

Michael Nixon was also convicted for criminal damage and there were threats of violence, shouting and verbal abuse of neighbours and passers-by.  
 

On the 3rd of March 2021, the Defendant’s son Michael Alan Nixon was convicted of the serious offence of Affray in the Newcastle upon Tyne Crown Court. This conviction followed an incident on the 7th May 2020 where Michael Nixon had tried to smash his way into the premises, and he then attempted to hit a neighbour with a spade. Michael Nixon was living at the premises at the time of the offence. 

 
Northumberland County Council in partnership with Northumbria Police carried out the eviction through the courts. 
 

Northumberland County Councillor Colin Horncastle, cabinet member for community services said:  

"Seeking the eviction of a tenant is not a decision we take lightly, but our message is strong and clear; anti-social behaviour and criminal behaviour, whether it takes place in the property or in the community, will not be tolerated and is taken very seriously by this council. 
 

“We hope our actions offer peace of mind to the local residents who have been affected by this terrible behaviour and that our firm stance on anti-social behaviour will mean residents are not frightened to come forward and report anti-social behaviour.”