District Council takes decisive action against individual who breached injunction

Earlier this year, Newark and Sherwood District Council attended Derby County Court with Rocky Price for four breaches of the injunction. As a result of one of the breaches, the judge imposed a two-month prison sentence to run concurrent with the criminal prison sentence the individual is currently serving. This breach included Mr Price climbing onto a rooftop and refusing to come down which, at the time, brought Yorke Drive to a standstill.

The original 18-month injunction order against Rocky Price, which was secured on Monday 21st October 2024, banned him from the Yorke Drive estate and Strawberry Hall Lane in Newark.

A power of arrest was attached to this term and enables the police to arrest him should he enter these areas.  If he breaches the order he can be sent to prison for up to two years and/or fined.

Further terms of the order include not to engage in any behaviour that causes or is likely to cause nuisance, alarm, or distress to others and to refrain from being abusive or threatening to others. 

The 20-year-old has been involved in multiple incidents over the past year, including violence, alleged drug-related offenses, and public order violations, some of which he has faced sentencing in court.

This injunction followed four closure orders issued since September, following complaints about alleged incidents of drug-related activities and general antisocial behaviour.

A closure order is designed to provide immediate relief for the community from ASB being committed from a property, and it is an offence to enter or remain on premises in contravention of a closure notice or closure order without reasonable excuse, punishable by a fine or imprisonment or both.

A spokesperson from Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “We do not tolerate antisocial behaviour like this in our district and the safety of our residents remains our top priority.

“This individual has repeatedly caused residents on Yorke Drive frustration and anxiety and we refuse to stand by and let this continue to happen.

“This prison sentence together with the existing injunction and closure orders show we are doing what we can for the residents of Yorke Drive. This should serve as a message to offenders that we will not allow this unacceptable behaviour to go unpunished.

“We are committed to our successful partnership with Nottinghamshire Police to continue tackling ASB and criminal behaviour across our district.

“I also urge anyone who witnesses or experiences ASB to report it to Nottinghamshire Police or the District Council, so that we can take appropriate action."

Inspector Charlotte Ellam, District Commander for Newark and Sherwood, said: “We are committed to tackling antisocial behaviour and drug-related crime in the Bridge Ward area and taking action against those who create fear among law abiding residents, so this is a good result.

“We know how much harm antisocial behaviour causes to communities, and that’s why our neighbourhood policing team works so closely with our partners like the council to try and do something about it.

“Closure orders provide another means for us to take action against those who cause safety concerns and misery for local people, while they also serve as a great example of the police and local authorities working together effectively.”

“I also urge anyone who witnesses or experiences antisocial behaviour to report it to Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or contact the District Council, so that we can take appropriate action."

Anyone who wishes to report ASB can speak to our ASB team, in confidence, about any issues or concerns you may have. To register an ASB complaint contact the District Council or use the online ASB reporting form.

If a crime is in progress or life is in danger, you should dial 999. To report non-urgent antisocial behaviour contact the police on 101.