A property has been shut down following repeated disturbances and drug misuse.

Residents complained to police about disorderly behaviour at the site in St Nicholas Road, Faversham.

Police applied for a closure order at Maidstone Magistrates' Court on Thursday, which will last for three months at the housing association-owned site.

Any unauthorised person entering the building during this time, risks a fine and up to 51 weeks in prison.

Now the structure is empty and officers have secured it. A sign has been placed on the door with a warning it is an offence to enter.

PC Jamie Spencer, of the Swale Community Safety Unit, said: "Local people in the area have had to endure disturbances and anti-social behaviour from those visiting and leaving these premises for some weeks.

"Residents called us and officers attended to warn the occupants.

"However, as their behaviour failed to improve, we have now taken steps to remove the problem."

The closure order used legislation under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, and Southern Housing has now taken possession of the premises.

PC Spencer added: "We remain determined to respond robustly where continual incidents of disorder make people’s lives a misery.

"Others whose persistent poor behaviour has a detrimental effect on their community can expect a similar interaction with Kent Police."