A house linked to drugs and violence has been closed down by police.

The Margate property has been boarded up following a number of incidents.

Officers from the Kent Police’s anti-social behaviour (ASB) team took action against the Westfield Road property after receiving reports of drug-dealing on or near the premises.

It was reported that there was a constant flow of people visiting the address both by vehicle and on foot at all times of the day and night, and both verbal altercations and physical fights had been seen.

Following the reports, officers shut down the property and issued a three-month closure order to prevent the anti-social behaviour from continuing.

The order prevents anyone other than the landlord visiting the property during that period, or else risk a custodial sentence or an unlimited fine.

Sgt Dan Bartlett from Kent Police’s ASB team said: “Our officers will work with local police and key partners to identify premises which are being used to commit ASB and in turn having an effect on the community.

“I am pleased that this order will give respite to local residents and enable us to work further with housing officers to prevent any future crime and disorder at the property.

“We understand the effects this behaviour can have on those in the vicinity and we will use all powers available to us to respond robustly and to bring cases to court.”