Gateshead trio banned from parts of Dunston following campaign of anti-social behaviour
In an action led by us with support from Northumbria Police, three residents from Dunston, have been handed anti-social behaviour (ASB) injunctions following an appalling series of intimidating and violent incidents, which allegedly included an individual requiring hospital treatment following at attack with a mallet, and another where residents were chased by a person carrying a knife, that left neighbours fearing for their safety.
Emma Temperley, David Pope and John Pope are now forbidden from entering Meadow Lane, Dunston, by any means, and are not permitted to contact any of the affected neighbouring residents.
They are also forbidden from causing harassment, alarm, distress, or nuisance to any person throughout Gateshead by shouting and swearing, or using or threatening violence to people or property.
According to the terms of the ASB injunction, which was imposed by the County Court at Gateshead under the terms of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, a failure to comply will result in their arrest.
Councillor John Adams, Cabinet Member for Housing said:
"All of Gateshead's residents have a right to feel safe in their homes. We were deeply concerned following a rapid escalation of the violent incidents concerning these individuals, and moved quickly to protect neighbouring residents by working hand-in-hand with Northumbria Police to swiftly get the ASB injunction in place.
"Anti-social behaviour can have an incredibly detrimental effect on our communities, making the lives of those affected a misery, and we will not hesitate in taking legal action against anyone who is found to be wilfully intimidating others or putting them at risk of harm."
Sergeant Paul Cochrane of Northumbria Police said:
"We hope this news will be welcomed by residents, who have had to deal with the escalating behaviour of this group for some time.
"The majority of reports we've received about the trio's anti-social behaviour centre around them causing alarm and distress through intimidation - and that is completely unacceptable.
"They have been given every opportunity to change their ways but continued to show a repeat disregard for the law, and this shows we are committed to bringing effective justice against those who do make life a misery for our communities.
"These injunctions ban them from entering the area most affected, and should they choose to ignore this, they face arrest and a potential jail term.
"We will continue to work closely with our partners in the local authority to tackle reports of antisocial behaviour, and will use every tool and piece of legislation at our disposal in order to do this.
"We hope that this offers reassurance to the wider community, who do not deserve to be treated in the way they have. I'd like to thank them for their patience and cooperation and reassure them we will continue to do all we can to act on their concerns."
The ASB injunction applies from Monday 18 July until a date for a full hearing is agreed.
Anyone who witnesses Emma Temperley, David Pope or John Pope breaching the conditions of their injunctions should call Northumbria Police on 101, or report online.
In an action led by us with support from Northumbria Police, three residents from Dunston, have been handed anti-social behaviour (ASB) injunctions following an appalling series of intimidating and violent incidents, which allegedly included an individual requiring hospital treatment following at attack with a mallet, and another where residents were chased by a person carrying a knife, that left neighbours fearing for their safety.
Emma Temperley, David Pope and John Pope are now forbidden from entering Meadow Lane, Dunston, by any means, and are not permitted to contact any of the affected neighbouring residents.
They are also forbidden from causing harassment, alarm, distress, or nuisance to any person throughout Gateshead by shouting and swearing, or using or threatening violence to people or property.
According to the terms of the ASB injunction, which was imposed by the County Court at Gateshead under the terms of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, a failure to comply will result in their arrest.
Councillor John Adams, Cabinet Member for Housing said:
"All of Gateshead's residents have a right to feel safe in their homes. We were deeply concerned following a rapid escalation of the violent incidents concerning these individuals, and moved quickly to protect neighbouring residents by working hand-in-hand with Northumbria Police to swiftly get the ASB injunction in place.
"Anti-social behaviour can have an incredibly detrimental effect on our communities, making the lives of those affected a misery, and we will not hesitate in taking legal action against anyone who is found to be wilfully intimidating others or putting them at risk of harm."
Sergeant Paul Cochrane of Northumbria Police said:
"We hope this news will be welcomed by residents, who have had to deal with the escalating behaviour of this group for some time.
"The majority of reports we've received about the trio's anti-social behaviour centre around them causing alarm and distress through intimidation - and that is completely unacceptable.
"They have been given every opportunity to change their ways but continued to show a repeat disregard for the law, and this shows we are committed to bringing effective justice against those who do make life a misery for our communities.
"These injunctions ban them from entering the area most affected, and should they choose to ignore this, they face arrest and a potential jail term.
"We will continue to work closely with our partners in the local authority to tackle reports of antisocial behaviour, and will use every tool and piece of legislation at our disposal in order to do this.
"We hope that this offers reassurance to the wider community, who do not deserve to be treated in the way they have. I'd like to thank them for their patience and cooperation and reassure them we will continue to do all we can to act on their concerns."
The ASB injunction applies from Monday 18 July until a date for a full hearing is agreed.
Anyone who witnesses Emma Temperley, David Pope or John Pope breaching the conditions of their injunctions should call Northumbria Police on 101, or report online.
