Warwick House closure order extended - Nuneaton

A closure order for a residential property in Nuneaton has been extended for a further three months.

We previously told you how ourselves and Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council had worked together to obtain a Closure order on Warwick House towards the end of last year.

Earlier this week, an extension to the order was granted until mid-May 2025, which means that - under Section 86 of the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime, and Policing Act of 2014 - any person found inside the premises faces up to 51 weeks in prison.

Since 2023, there have been five deaths at Warwick House – four of which were confirmed to be drug-related.

The closure order is designed to prevent ‘disorderly, offensive, or criminal behaviour on the premises; serious nuisance to members of the public; and disorder near the property associated with the use of the property’ on Bond Gate.

Speaking about the update, Inspector Ryan Walker, of Nuneaton and Bedworth Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “We still have concerns around the safety of Warwick House and sought an extension to the closure order while we consult with the landlord on how improvements can be made to the premises.

“Making and keeping our towns safer remains a priority for us, and we’ll continue to work hard with partners to understand where vulnerabilities lie in our communities.”

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