A partial closure order has been authorised for an address in Pinehurst, Swindon.
The order was authorised at Swindon Magistrates Court today for the Beech Avenue address and will remain in place for 28 days.
It means that only the occupant of the address and their children are allowed to enter the premises – anyone else other than the occupant, the council, or the emergency services who enters the address will be committing an offence and may be arrested.
Neighbourhood Inspector Carly Nesbitt said: “We hope this will ensure the safety of the occupant and the wider community.
“Officers will be conducting regular patrols and welfare checks to ensure the order is being adhered to over the next 28 days.”
The news comes after police announced that tensions in the area are set to rise over the weekend, with fears some many take the law into their own hands following a machete attack.
A Swindon Borough Council spokesman added: “We are pleased with this decision by the courts as this partial closure order will result in better protection for certain individuals involved in the case, as well as the wider community.
“Public safety is one of this Council’s top priorities and working together with Wiltshire Police we will continue to take necessary actions to keep people safe.”
