Mounting concerns over crime and drugs triggered police to shut down a flat. The site on Hythe Road in Ashford was subject to closure after residents raised numerous issues with West Kent Housing over noise disturbances and anti-social behaviour in recent months. Police also visited it following concerns of drug misuse. A closure order was applied for and granted at Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on July 30 (Tuesday), with officers subsequently attending to close up the flat. The term states that only the housing association, which owns the property, and emergency services can enter for three mo…