23 March 2005 D9/2005

Emergency injunction against 18 year old

Downland Housing Association obtained an emergency injunction at Eastbourne County Court on Friday (18 March 2005), against an 18 year old female who was a resident at the Hailsham Foyer.

The injunction was sought as a result of her threatening behaviour towards other residents and staff at the Foyer.

The injunction which carries the power of arrest if breached prohibits her from;

1. Behaving in a manner or engages in conduct which causes or is likely to cause nuisance, annoyance, alarm or distress to any person.
2. Use foul, abusive or threatening or insulting language or signs towards any person residing in, visiting or lawfully engaged at 1 Market Square, Hailsham
3. Not to assault or threaten to assault any person residing in, visiting or lawfully engaged at 1 Market Square, Hailsham
4. Not to damage or threaten to damage any property belonging to the claimant or any resident of 1 Market Square Hailsham.
5. Not to enter the area marked on the map (Vicarage lane, Vicarage Road, George Street, High Street from Woolworth’s and Market Square)

Kevin Day Area Manager for Downland Housing said “Following a number of serious anti social incidents at the Foyer involving youths threatening staff, other residents and even the building, we took immediate and decisive action. This Injunction is one measure we are taking to tackle this issue in partnership with Wealden District Council and Sussex Police. We will be seeking an Anti Social Behaviour Order against one youth and taking appropriate actions against others involved”

Sergeant Richard Mitchell from Sussex Police in Hailsham said: “Sussex Police are keen to support our partners in the effective measures being put in place to deal with anti social behaviour. This particular case highlights how local organisations and agencies are working together to deal with these issues and how effective partnership working can be. Together we will strive to ensure those people who live in Sussex shall do so without the threat of anti social behaviour.