GCH secures anti-social behaviour injunction

On 31st August 2010 Gloucester City Homes was granted a full 12 months Anti-social Behaviour Injunction against Justin Francis, as a result of threatening and violent behaviour local residents.

It is alleged that Justin Francis caused misery and distress to the lives of several people within the Matson Area, who lived in fear as a result of his threats of violence. Due to the ongoing threats made by Justin Francis residents had moved away from their homes and were reluctant to return. The granting of this injunction has helped to restore the communities’ confidence in their local area. 

Justin Francis has subsequently been excluded from the whole of the Matson area. 

District Judge Singleton granted the Injunction with a power of arrest to prohibit Justin Francis from: 

1. Entering or attempting to enter the Matson area of Gloucester.
2. Using or threatening to use violence against any person residing in, visiting, or engaging in a lawful activity at Beacon Road or Robinswood Place, Matson Gloucester
3. Using intimidating, abusive and/or threatening behaviour, words or language to anyone residing in, visiting or engaging in lawful activity in Beacon Road or Robinswood Place, Matson Gloucester
4. Engaging in, or threatening to engage in any conduct causing or likely to reside in or occupy housing accommodation owned or previously owned by Gloucester City Council.

Chief Executive Ashley Green says:

“I am delighted that we have taken this action against someone who clearly has no respect for other people and who has demonstrated such level of threats of violence in our communities. 

Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated by Gloucester City Homes and swift, effective action will be taken to resolve it in partnership with the Police and our local communities. 

I believe that the granting of this injunction will reduce the fear of victims and offer some respite to the community.”