Croydon Council is stepping up its zero-tolerance approach to antisocial behaviour, having secured a borough-wide injunction against a man after his ongoing antisocial behaviour caused misery for local businesses and residents, particularly in the West Croydon area.
The injunction bans David Tench from entering any part of Croydon. The Police have the power to arrest him without a warrant, if he breaches the order.
The Council’s antisocial behaviour team secured the injunction following several interventions by the Council’s Town Centre Taskforce. The Taskforce is made up of a group of statutory, community and voluntary sector organisations, brought together by the Executive Mayor, to clean up hotspot areas and deal with antisocial behaviour. It also forms part of Mayor Jason Perry’s zero-tolerance approach to antisocial behaviour in the borough.
Croydon Town Centre also has a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to improve safety in the area. Since its introduction in 2022, the PSPO has contributed to a 24% reduction in antisocial behaviour in Croydon town centre and was extended for a further three years following strong support from residents and businesses.
“We will not tolerate antisocial behaviour in our borough. This injunction sends a clear message that perpetrators are not welcome in Croydon.
We will continue to take firm action against those whose behaviour causes distress and disruption to our residents and businesses. Working with the Police and our partners, we will use the powers available to improve our borough, making it a place people are proud to call home.”
Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon
