There were concerns of anti-social behaviour at a flat in Hollidge GardensA closure has been granted at a flat in BedminsterA closure has been granted at a flat in Bedminster(Image: Avon and Somerset Police)

A flat in South Bristol has been issued with a closure order over concerns of drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.

A three-month order was granted on a flat in Hollidge Gardens, Bedminster on Tuesday, June 10.

Avon and Somerset Police say the property was closed following evidence secured by PC Darell Andrews and Sgt Ben Spence, from the Bedminster Neighbourhood Beat Team.

The order was issued amid concerns the property is linked to drug use, drug supply and other criminal activity.

PC Andrews said: “Anti-social behaviour has a wide impact on our communities and the problems it has caused for the elderly residents of Hollidge Gardens will not be tolerated.

“I welcome the closure.

“Through the effort of multiple teams, from anti-social behaviour teams to PCSOs, we have manged to safeguard the residents while disrupting crime and I am very pleased with the result.”

A closure order can be granted for up to three months in order to prevent anti-social or nuisance behaviour.

They may be extended up to six months by the court following an application by police or the local authority.

Earlier this year, another closure order was placed on a flat in Bristol.

Local residents complained about anti-social behaviour and drug dealing at a residence in St Phillips, resulting in a closure order being approved.

Another closure order was issued for a property in Redcliffe in March.

At the time, Avon and Somerset Police successfully applied for the order after public safety concerns were raised about the property in Chatterton House.