A tenant has been evicted from his Northumberland County Council owned property, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to his neighbours and the community of Alnwick. 
 

This is the second eviction the council has undertaken in a month 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. 
 
The man was evicted from his home on Upper Barresdale  following a catalogue of serious offences including multiple and significant complaints about drug dealing, serious anti-social behaviour, violence and noise by those visiting the property.   
 

In July of last year, a 3-month closure order was served on the property by North Northumbria Magistrates during which time only the tenant and relevant professional persons were permitted to enter the property.   
 

Following this, in December 2023 the tenant was arrested for possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply. He was re-arrested in February 2024 for supplying of Class A drugs for which he has been charged and remanded in custody. 
 

Northumberland County Councillor Gordon Stewart, cabinet member for Looking after our Communities said: "We received a high number of serious complaints from neighbours concerned about the continued acts of anti-social behaviour coming from this property which is a clear and serious breach of his tenancy agreement with us. 
 

“We placed a temporary closure order on the property to serve as a firm warning, but that went unheeded.  

“This main is currently in prison and we have taken back possession of his home. It will now go to someone in genuine housing need. 

“We are aware of the wider anti-social behaviour problems in Alnwick which have been the result of the actions of just a few people.  Behaviour which ruins the safety and quality of life for other people in Northumberland will not be tolerated and we are continuing our quest to evict  tenants who engage in serious anti-social behaviour. There is no place for them in our estates.“  

 

 Inspector Thomas Ashley from Northumbria Police said:   

“We will not tolerate anti-social behaviour which is seriously affecting the lives of neighbours and the wider community, and we hope our actions offer peace of mind to the local residents who have been affected by the serious nuisance.” 

“By working hand-in-hand with our partners at the council, we will continue to tackle these issues and would always encourage residents to report them to us.” 
 

• Report it online at: nland.uk/ASB 

• Email saferneighbourhoods@northumberland.gov.uk  

• Ring Northumberland County Council on 0345 600 6400   

• You can also call 101  (for non-urgent crime) at any time of the day or night 

• In an emergency always dial 999