A NUISANCE neighbour has been given an anti-social behaviour injunction banning him from going in or near any Westlea Housing Association owned properties.

James Wagner, of Cricklade, was given the injuction after it was requested by Westlea Housing and will face immediate arrest if he breaks the terms of the injunction.

Sue Burnett, from Westlea’s anti-social behaviour team, said: “Swindon County Court granted the injunction due to a long list of ongoing anti social behaviour which has included sleeping in the communal areas of Parsonage Farm Close and Saxon Close, repeated threats against residents and even an assault, making life miserable and fearful for all affected.

“We hope the court injunction will make it clear to him that his behaviour must now change.

“This is a sad case involving an individual with a history of drug and alcohol problems.

“We always hope that problems can be worked out before court action is needed, but there comes a point when people must face the consequences of their actions.”

Sue said she was pleased with the outcome of the case and hopes that it will enable residents of Cricklade to live in peace.

“Westlea always takes antisocial behaviour seriously,” she said.

“And our robust approach for dealing with such complaints, designed in conjunction with residents, means we have a good track record of taking action with positive results.

“The ongoing anti social behaviour to our residents specifically and across Cricklade made this necessary and this injunction is a good result for Westlea and our partnership working with local police, and, of course, for other residents in the village.”

The injunction will last for a year and will be enforced by the local police, including Sergeant Martin Alvis who has been working on the case.

He thanked residents for their help and support leading up to the case.

He said: “Working with our partner Westlea we have been very keen to restore normality to an area of Cricklade that has been blighted by a known individual for their inconsiderate anti social behavior nuisance.

“Through this key partnership working we have worked with the community and brought this offender to justice.

“It is hoped that this person will now reflect on their behaviour and the community can once more go about their business without hindrance.

“The area’s NPT are very grateful for the assistance of the residents and community of Cricklade together with Westlea for their continued support.”