Police have shut down a Macclesfield property that 'made life a misery' for neighbours.

The property on Newton Street was closed down on Friday, January 23, after officers from Macclesfield Local Policing Unit obtained a closure order from Warrington Magistrates Court.

During the hearing, officers submitted a substantial amount of evidence relating to anti-social and drug-related activity at the address.

Police Sergeant Matthew Bassirat said: "I welcome the news that, today, this disruptive address on Newton Street, Macclesfield, has now been closed down.

"Hopefully, those living in the community will feel reassured that these are issues we take seriously.

"We will always listen to concerns from residents in relation to criminality and anti-social behaviour in their communities.

"If you, or anyone in your local community, has any concerns about troubling behaviour, contact your local beat team and let us do the rest."

The occupant of the property has now been ordered to leave and find alternative accommodation, with all windows and doors being secured for a period of three months.

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Anyone who enters the address during that time will be committing a criminal offence and could be faced with a fine or prison sentence.