A brothel in Clifton Road, Southall is served with a three month Closure Order following complaints from local residents.

Ealing Magistrates Court granted an order for a Premises Closure on a property in Clifton Road, Southall on Wednesday, 17 March 2015. The premises had been the cause of anti-social behaviour, (ASB) drugs misuse and prostitution for a number of months and many complaints had been received from local residents, who were living in fear from the activities, which were having a detrimental impact on their lives.

The order is a result of consistent hard work from Ealing Police Anti-Social Behaviour Team and Ealing Council Safer Communities’ Teams, working in partnership. During this time, evidence was gathered, which the Police presented to the Court, so that the order could be made.

Most of this evidence was gained from Ealing Police’s Borough Tasking Team, who executed a number of warrants at the address and the Local Policing Team, who continue to support local residents.

This closure is part of Operation Equinox, a Met-wide initiative to reduce violence with injury and anti-social behaviour across London.

Sergeant Nick Green, from the Police ASB Team at Ealing Council said: "This is an excellent piece of work from PC Vickie McCartney-Hewison, who has not only worked hard to protect the local community, but also to ensure that the welfare of a vulnerable person is considered and cared for. Premises that are used for drugs and cause misery to local residents will not be tolerated on Ealing Borough".

The closure order, granted by the Court, means that no one is allowed on the premises for three months. The house has been secured and boarded up to prevent anyone from gaining access.

Police ask that any such behaviour is reported by calling 101, alternatively to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.