Cookers switched off at Truro takeaway after police tackle nuisance behaviour with closure order

Cookers switched off at Truro takeaway after police tackle nuisance behaviour with closure order

The heat has been turned down on a Truro takeaway after it was closed by police following reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). 

Central Grill in Calenick Street cannot operate as a business for three months after Truro Magistrates issued a closure order at a court hearing on Wednesday 16 September.

Neighbourhood Team Leader Sergeant Dave Pearce said: “It is important that the local residents, businesses and visitors to Truro city centre feel safe. This is a positive step to reassure the public that anti-social behaviour in any form will not be tolerated. We will monitor the premises over the next three months and will take a robust approach towards any reported breaches of the closure order.

“Truro remains a safe place to live and work and we encourage anyone who witnesses any act of anti-social behaviour to report as soon as possible via the Force website so the behaviour can be addressed.”

The court heard that the late-night kebab and burger shop posed a persistent and serious nuisance to members of the public.

PC Charlotte Grimstead, from the Truro Neighbourhood Police Team, worked closely with the Force’s legal department and the local Cornwall Council ASB Team to secure the closure order.

Steve Lennon, Cornwall Council ASB officer, added: “Cornwall Council Anti-Social Behaviour Team and Devon & Cornwall Police will continue to work in partnership to address any ASB issues within the county of Cornwall. This order being granted shows the strong collaborative approach that we will take to ensure that Cornwall remains a safe place to work, visit and live. We would like to thank the businesses who came forward and, also, the good people of Truro for their ongoing support.”

No one other than the owner of the building, emergency services or statutory agencies will be permitted to enter the premises. Anyone who contravenes the closure order is liable to a fine or imprisonment or both.

If you wish to speak to a police officer face to face and raise any issues of concern one of the neighbourhood team will be at Truro Cathedral on Saturday 19 September between 1pm and 3pm to chat to visitors. Please come along and say hello.

There’s another chance to meet us on Saturday 24 October between 2pm and 4pm at the Tesco Superstore at Garras Wharf, Truro.

To report incidents of ASB please dial 101 or visit our website Home | Devon & Cornwall Police and click on the ‘Report’ button where you will find a specific form for reporting anti-social behaviour.

You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers, 100% anonymously, on 0800 555111.