Problem flat is shut down after reports of drugs and violence
people are allowed to attend, but not enter.
Her sister Courtney Allsopp, said to have previously lived at the address, was not party to proceedings.
Police and Sunderland City Councilsaytheyreceivedcomplaintsfromfed-upneighbours about spiralling antisocial behaviour–withshouting,swearing and violence reported, ofteninthemiddleofthenight.
It was also said rubbish, including mattresses, was thrown from upstairs windows into the street, while visitors loitered around.
In September the two Allsopp sisters were issued with civil injunctions as a final chance to clean up their act .
But with incidents continuing to escalate, police and the council secured a closure order, which also resulted in three people being evicted.
It forbids anybody other than the sole tenant to enter or reside at the property – and any breaches could lead to jail.
Sergeant Patrick Scott said the behaviour had been “completely unacceptable” and had a significant impact on neighbours’ quality of life.
He added: “We have received report after report of disturbances at that address over the last 12 months, and at atimewhenmostofNorthumbria have pulled together and shown a real togetherness, these individuals have been having the opposite effect on theircommunities.Manyresidents we have spoken to have beenreluctanttospeakoutdue tointimidationandfearofpossible reprisals.”
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, welcomed the outcome, while Councillor Graeme Miller, Leader of Sunderland City Council, added: “While they have been evicted, I would like to reassure residents that the antisocial behaviour injunction will remain.”