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A man who made his neighbour’s life a misery through anti-social behaviour has been made subject to an Injunction, after Wirral Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Team took action against him.

Keith McDonald, 36 – an owner occupier of Seafield Road in New Ferry – was found guilty of harassment and intimidation against his neighbour, through making loud and excessive noise inside and outside his property.

Mr McDonald on occasions would leave his radio on continuously for days when he was not even at home.

After an investigation by Wirral Anti-Social Behaviour Team and unsuccessful attempts to resolve the matter, an application for an Injunction was made.

At a full hearing held at Liverpool County Court on 7th March 2016, Mr McDonald admitted a catalogue of allegations.

An Injunction was made until further order of the court, together with a Power of Arrest – which remains in force until 4pm on 6th March 2018.

If a breach of the Injunction is proven, Mr McDonald could face a term of imprisonment of up to two years and/or a fine.

After the hearing, Wirral Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Housing and Engagement, Councillor George Davies said:

“Mr McDonald's neighbour has been subjected to sustained harassment that has caused them great distress.

“Mr McDonald has previously failed to comply with a noise abatement notice – and failed to change his behaviour following a Formal Warning and a Harassment Warning in June 2015.

“This action was absolutely necessary and proportionate given the impact of Mr McDonald's unacceptable behaviour towards his neighbour.”


Duncan Lewis Housing Solicitors

Duncan Lewis housing solicitors are able to advise homeowners and tenants in private or public sector rental properties on how to tackle anti-social behaviour among neighbours or others – including anti-social behaviour caused by noise intrusion from music or parties, slamming doors, uncarpeted floors, barking dogs or groups of people collecting near a property.

There are Duncan Lewis offices nationwide and our housing lawyers can help those suffering the effects of anti-social behaviour tackle to problem within the law, including taking court action against the perpetrators if necessary.

Duncan Lewis can also advise on anti-social behaviour from neighbours or others involving harassment and criminal activity such as trespass, criminal damage, hate crime, illegal tenancies, alcohol use, drug use, or prostitution.

For expert legal advice on anti-social behaviour and housing, call Duncan Lewis housing solicitors on 0333 772 0409.