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North Manchester house shut down following alleged criminal behaviour

Wednesday, 8 July 2020 at 11:17

By Sunrise Radio X @SunriseRadioUK

A property in Crumpsall linked to anti-social behaviour, possible drug supply and possible exploitation of women has been closed down, with a three-month ban placed on anyone returning to it by Manchester Magistrates Court on the application of Manchester City Council.

For years a large private dwelling in Seymour Road has been a blight on the community. Residents frequently complained that its owner, Abdul Raza Saddiqui, 52, of Parkhills Road, Bury, was failing to maintain the premises as well as prevent its use for criminal activity.

Greater Manchester Police have responded to at least 86 phone calls since 2014 relating to issues at the property, serving as a significant drain on resources for both the police and Manchester City Council.

 

Evidence of drug use and possible links to exploitation and drug supply had been found during police and Council visits.

 

In April of this year following a report of a fight at the premises, Council and police officers attended to find a woman, believed to have been at risk, who was then provided with emergency accommodation and support. During this intervention a man from the Czech Republic was arrested after it was discovered he was wanted on a European arrest warrant linked to crimes in his home country.

 

A string of waste offences were also connected to the property, with five notices served since 2016 connected to the unacceptable accumulation of rubbish at the property. 

 

In response to the owner’s failure to manage the property effectively and responsibly, the Council made its application and a Premises Closure Order was  granted  by Manchester Magistrates Court on July 2, following a two week adjournment. Saddiqui represented himself at the hearing.

 

The premises are now closed for three months, with it being an offence punishable by imprisonment for a period of up to 6 months, an unlimited fine, or both, if anyone other than the owner or employee or agent acting on behalf of Manchester City Council, or the emergency services, enters. If the longstanding issues are still not addressed the Council has the authority to extend the order by a further three months.

 

At the hearing Manchester City Council was also awarded £5,230.07 in costs.

 

A long-term solution is still being sought for this property to ensure that the people of Crumpsall can have permanent respite from the anti-social and criminal behaviour linked to the address.

 

Councillor Nigel Murphy, deputy leader of Manchester City Council, said: “This property has been nothing short of a horror show for the people living in this neighbourhood. As a Council we always want to try and engage with people before we go to the courts but in this case our attempts have been futile. The owner has failed to address the litany of problems, so we were forced to take this action.

 

“Officers from across the Council have diligently collected evidence that have resulted in this order and I am incredibly grateful for their efforts. This has been a long and complex case and I am glad to have secured a victory for our residents.

 

“The Council wants to ensure that everyone in Manchester can enjoy a healthy and happy life, free of anti-social behaviour.”

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