In November 2015, Riverside obtained an Anti Social Behaviour Injunction and power of arrest against the Defendant, Michael Redman of 32 Falkirk Close,  in relation to on-going anti-social behaviour.  The complaints included, amongst other things, the Defendant displaying drunk and disorderly behaviour in public, walking around in public in a state of undress, causing damage to his property, threats to neighbours, shouting, swearing and playing loud music, punching another resident, kissing, hugging and inappropriately touching other residents.  The order was granted for the duration of the tenancy.

In December 2015, improvement works were being carried out to the Defendant’s property.  Whilst contractors were inside the property, the Defendant used/ threatened to use violence against them on 6 occasions.  The Defendant was subsequently arrested for breach of the injunction and was brought before a Circuit Judge.  The Defendant denied the allegations of breach and the hearing was adjourned for later that week. 

The Defendant attended the adjourned hearing along with his support worker.  The Defendant admitted all of the allegations of breach made against him.  The Defendant’s support worker advised the Court that it had been arranged for the Defendant to attend a detox programme and that referrals had been made to the mental health team.  The support worker also advised the Court that they would assist the Defendant to get involved with charity work to enable him to use his time more productively.

Carl Beacock, Riverside said “Riverside were hopeful that the boundaries imposed by way of the Court Order would have been sufficient to prevent any further nuisance from Mr Michael Redman and the action taken was an alternate to seeking possession. It was with regret that proceedings to enforce the Injunction had to be made, but Riverside will not tolerate instances of breached injunctions that affected contractors or residents in the way this did. I’m hopeful the severity of this penalty will be sufficient for Michael Redman to now fully adhere and comply with his Court order.”

The Circuit Judge praised the Defendant’s support worker for the assistance he had provided to the Defendant and praised Riverside for the way they had approached the case.

The Defendant was sentenced to 4 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months for each breach of the injunction.  The Circuit Judge ordered that the sentences should run concurrently.  The total imprisonment received was 4 months suspended for 12 months.

The injunction and power of arrest obtained in November 2015 shall remain in force for the duration of the tenancy.

Riverside has a zero tolerance approach to dealing with anti-social behaviour of any description.  If you are a victim of anti-social behaviour or wish to report problems to Riverside you can contact our 24 hour Customer Service Centre on 0345 111 0000.