A man involved in anti-social behaviour and criminality has been given a civil injunction, banning him from entering a Whitehaven estate.

Copeland Police and Home Group have joined forces to tackle anti-social behaviour on the Bransty estate.

A civil injunction has now been granted by Workington Magistrates' Court to prevent Simon Gilmour, also known as Simon Franklin, 45, from causing further trouble on the estate.

Gilmour, originally from Workington, is subject of the injunction for 12 months which prevents him from entering or attempting to enter a specific address on Brayton Road, Bransty, Whitehaven, or from entering the Bransty estate.

Over the last few months, police have been working proactively to prevent and solve anti-social behaviour problems to make it a safer and more pleasant environment.

• An injunction has been granted to protect residents of the estate from anti-social behaviour and associated criminality.

• Police have jointly worked with Home Group to try and access support for customers who may need it in relation to tenancies and other issues which are not a police matter.

• Officers are continuing to gather evidence in relation to assisting Home Group when they serve problem tenants with notices of seeking possession with a view to evicting those who cause problems or allow their premises to be used in a manner causing nuisance or annoyance to other residents.

Copeland Police say they are committed to tackling anti-social behaviour within the estate, alongside other partner agencies.

They added that without the evidence provided by customers and residents, officers would not have been able to act and achieve some of the effective outcomes above.

The injunction carries a power of arrest. If you believe he has breached the injunction, please contact police. You can do this quickly and easily online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it. You can also contact Home Group on 0345 141 4663.