Coalville Police have evicted the occupants of a town property following concerns over 'anti-social behaviour and criminal activity'.

Police say they acted the issue has been a priority for officers in recent months.

The address, at Des Starbuck Drive, had already been the subject of a partial closure.

The property at Des Starbuck Drive. Photo: Leicestershire Police

But a social media post from North West Leicestershire Police, read: "Today (Tuesday) officers from the Coalville Town beat have attended an address on Des Starbuck Drive along with our partners from East Midlands housing to evict the occupants of an address in which concerns were raised by the community in relation to ASB and criminal activities.

"We previously updated that the Police had secured a partial closure order at the address and we are happy to update that this has now led to the occupants being evicted from the property.

Image: Leicestershire Police

"The location and the issues arising from this property were raised to the Police as a concern, and targeting the issue was made one of our team priorities for the past few months.

"If you have issues in your local area that you wish to raise to us you can do so using our force website HERE where you will find a number of options for reporting or contacting us."