A Hemel Hempstead address has been closed down after police said it housed wanted people as well as drug use and supply.

Today, Herts Police officers shared that they had secured the closure order yesterday (September 26), which prohibits anyone, apart from emergency services and utility companies in an emergency, entering for the next 12 weeks.

The house in The Flags was home to drug use and supply, wanted people, noise including screaming, shouting, and loud banging of doors at night, according to an 81-page document shown to St Albans Magistrates' Court.

There were also vehicles arriving at all times of day and blocking the road.

The court granted a closure order following the document, produced by the force together with Dacorum Borough Council and local residents, being presented.

Anyone who breaches the order could be arrested, with further action taken against them.

Sergeant Craig Butler said: “Everyone has the right to live peacefully in their own home and we fully appreciate how upsetting it is when the selfish actions of others are preventing this from happening.

Watford Observer: Police officers with the closure orderPolice officers with the closure order (Image: Herts Police)

“This is the second closure order we’ve secured in the town in five weeks, and I hope it sends a message to those involved in antisocial behaviour and drug use that we will not hesitate to take this course of action wherever necessary.

“I hope it provides some much-needed respite to all those who have been affected.”

An investigation into the home had begun after several calls to police about activity at the address were made by locals, and the behaviour continued despite warnings.

The sergeant added: “Anyone with information about antisocial behaviour or drug activity in their neighbourhood is urged to please report the details to us so that we can take action to make your community safer.

“Your calls can make a real difference."

Information can be reported via the police website or by calling 101.