A block of flats has been shut after several anti-social behaviour complaints.

The Heaton Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) along with officers from Havering Council served a full closure order on blocks 1-12 at Rothbury House, Kings Lynn Drive in Harold Hill on Friday (March 8).

In addition to anti-social behaviour, the Met Police said the complaints included violence, drugs and shoplifting offences in Farnham Road.

Romford Recorder: The state of one of the flats as found by policeThe state of one of the flats as found by police (Image: Met Police)

The order, granted by Barkingside Magistrates Court, will be in effect for three months. The force added that they have secured the windows and doors at the premises and anyone entering the block will be liable to arrest.

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Insp Charlie Routley, tactical lead for Clear Hold Build in Havering, said Rothbury House was a “magnet for ASB, violence and drug related offences” and had a “really negative impact on the quality of life of those who live in the area”.

Romford Recorder: The state of the block as seen by the policeThe state of the block as seen by the police (Image: Met Police)He added: “This closure order will come as a great relief to them and further cements our commitment to making Harold Hill a safer place to live, work and raise families."

Havering Council leader Ray Morgon suggested that working in partnership with the police and other partners, talking and listening to residents, local businesses and communities can help crack down on such crimes.

Romford Recorder: The block has been ordered to shut for three monthsThe block has been ordered to shut for three months (Image: Met Police)

“Anti-social behaviour has a negative and often, frightening impact on residents and the community.

“Our aim is to help make our borough safer and an enjoyable place to live, work, visit and go to school”, he added.