Maybridge family must stay away
A MAYBRIDGE woman who caused her neighbours to become "prisoners in their own homes" has been banned from returning to her previous address and had her asbo extended.
Helen Lee, 37, mother-of-two saw police formally close her home, 113 The Quadrant, at the end of last year.
See video of police issuing the closure order in November, 2009, by clicking here.
This week, Worthing police and Worthing Homes again appeared at court to get the closure order extended for another three months.
Lee's family, sons Joshua, 15, Damien, 13, and her husband Brian, were previously dubbed as the "untouchables" by residents of The Quadrant.
Extension granted
The family were told they were unable to live at their home on December 9, last year because their anti-social behaviour had become "ongoing" and "perpetual".
Read more about the December court case by clicking here.
On Tuesday, during the latest round of proceedings, district judge Roger Ede said he had no choice but to grant an extension to the closure order.
He said: "There have been previous numerous occurrences of persistent and serious disorder and nuisance to other residents of The Quadrant and I believe that behaviour would continue if the order was not granted."
Judge Ede also extended Lee's interim anti social behaviour order, which was issued on December 9, to protect her neighbours, who police say have been subjected to years of victimisation, threats and abuse.
Claims previously read out in court about the family have included fights, footballs kicked against cars and homes, verbal abuse, threats, and drunken behaviour. During a drug raid at the property, traces of cocaine were found.
Helen Lee spoke only to give her name and address, which she said was of no fixed abode. However, the court list stated that Lee currently lives just doors away from her old home at The Quadrant.
Police have previously asked for the Lees to be banned from entering The Quadrant altogether, but the court refused, saying it was unnecessary.
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