A house which has caused major issues for residents in the North East has been closed by police after a court order was successfully granted. 

The nuisance house, in Lemington, Newcastle, has been linked with "anti-social behaviour and criminal activity".

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated!

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"That’s the message we are sending loud and clear after a closure order was granted on a nuisance property in Lemington.

"This follows concerns about anti-social behaviour and criminal activity linked to the premises.

"This is just one of the many ways, we are working with partners to keep our communities safe."