A man has been banned from a Workington housing estate or talk to a social landlord due to anti-social behaviour.
He was one of three people handed anti-social behaviour orders by magistrates on Monday.
The injunctions were secured by the Allerdale Neighbourhood Policing Team and partners from the Local Focus Hub. They follow increased confidence by communities over the last year to report incidents to police and partners, Cumbria police said.
Stephen Weaver, 49, of Windsor Road, was given an interim injunction.
He must not:
- Contact Westfield Housing Association or its employees by any means, directly, indirectly or via a third party
- Enter the area locality know as Westfield estate, Workington
- Engage in conduct which causes or is capable of causing a nuisance or annoyance to persons residing and/or lawfully visiting the locality know as Westfield estate, Workington
- Enter any private land or garden without the occupier’s express permission
- Engage in any conduct which causes or is likely to cause harassment alarm or distress to any person
- Use any insulting language towards or threaten violence towards any person
- Cause any person to fear the infliction of harm
- Harm any person by the direct application of force against them
- Be under the influence of alcohol or drugs in public
- Have any open container of alcohol in a public place
Reece Weaver, 26, and Lauren Weaver, 27, also of Windsor Road, were given full injunctions.
They must not:
- Contact Westfield Housing Association or its employees by any means, directly, indirectly or via a third party
- Enter the area locality know as Westfield estate, Workington
- Engage in conduct which causes or is capable of causing a nuisance or annoyance to persons residing and/or lawfully visiting the locality know as Westfield estate, Workington
- Enter any private land or garden without the occupier’s express permission
- Engage in any conduct which causes or is likely to cause harassment alarm or distress to any person
- Use any insulting language towards or threaten violence towards any person
- Cause any person to fear the infliction of harm
- Harm any person by the direct application of force against them
- Be under the influence of alcohol or drugs in public
- Have any open container of alcohol in a public place
The injunctions are in effect until a further order.
A police spokesman said: “We are pleased that the court has granted the injunctions, which will help to manage the individual’s behaviour and restrict their activities.
“If the conditions are ignored, they will face arrest. The courts also have greater powers to sentence any breach.
“This will hopefully bring some reassurance to our communities that we will take action against those engaging in anti-social behaviour.
“If you witness the conditions being breached, please report it to us.”
A spokesman for Westfield Housing Association said: “We welcome the outcome of this case and the collaborative efforts of the police and Local Focus Hub.
“Anti-social behaviour has a damaging impact on communities, and these injunctions represent a positive step toward protecting the wellbeing of local residents.
“We remain committed to working with our partners to ensure our communities are a safe and supportive place for all who live here.”
Residents who are having any issues with this type of behaviour in their communities are encouraged to speak to their local community beat officer or PCSO, police said.
