A couple living in a rural Nottinghamshire village has been served with an injunction prohibiting them from using or threatening to use violence against people living in the village.
Eva Haynes-Wass and Reece Dixon, of Ossington Road, Kneesall, were served the injunction following a catalogue of significant verbal abuse and threatening behaviour towards other members of the community.
Incidents include an assault committed against a nearby neighbour, which resulted in Eva Haynes-Wass pleading guilty to the offence and being handed a 12-month community order requiring probation monitoring.
In a joint effort, Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour and Housing teams, together with Nottinghamshire Police, have taken decisive action to support the local community of Kneesall, who have suffered significantly due to this shocking behaviour.
On 18 July 2024, the Council secured an injunction lasting two years until 18 July 2026 against Eva Haynes-Wass and Reece Dixon.
The injunction forbids them from using or threatening to use violence against any person residing in, visiting, or otherwise engaged in lawful activity in Kneesall village. It also prohibits them from threatening or engaging in conduct involving the use or threatened use of violence against any officer, agent, or Newark and Sherwood District Council officer.
They are also banned from having contact with several individuals whom they have caused significant distress.
A power of arrest is attached to the injunction, enabling the police to arrest either individual should they breach its terms. If violated, they could face up to two years in prison and/or a fine.
The District Council will continue to monitor the situation and has the power to take further action if necessary.
Councillor Paul Taylor, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Community Relations at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said:
“Kneesall is a small rural village, and this couple has brought great misery to the people there. Behaviour like this can greatly impact small communities, and by working in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police and serving this injunction, we’re able to provide the village with some much-needed relief.
“We are once again showing that we do not tolerate anti-social behaviour like this, and the safety of nearby residents is our top priority.
“We are committed to clamping down on ASB and criminal behaviour, and we will continue our successful partnership working with the Police to ensure our reach is wide and our resources are strengthened.
“I also urge anyone who witnesses or experiences ASB to report it to Nottinghamshire Police or the District Council, so that we can take appropriate action.”
Councillor Lee Brazier, Portfolio Holder for Housing at Newark and Sherwood District Council, added:
“This behaviour is completely unacceptable in our district, and as landlord, we do not allow tenants to treat other members of their community like this.
“We are dedicated to ensuring such behaviours do not go unpunished, which is why our Housing and Anti-Social Behaviour team has worked in partnership with the Police to take action. We will not tolerate anti-social behaviour in our district, and we will take further action when necessary.”
Inspector Charlotte Ellam, District Commander for Newark and Sherwood, said:
“I have no doubt the issuing of this injunction will make a real difference in helping us crack down on the catalogue of threatening behaviour linked to these two individuals.
“Our hope is that this action – made possible by the joint efforts of our policing team and Newark and Sherwood District Council – will help provide some welcome relief to the Kneesall community.
“The order carries a power of arrest, and residents should rest assured that we will take positive action in response to any behaviour that breaches this.
“ASB can have a hugely detrimental impact on how people feel about where they live, which is why we dedicate so much of our time to try and reduce this type of offending in our communities.”
Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to tackling criminal and anti-social behaviour across the district. Other enforcement action has also been taken on the Yorke Drive estate in Newark, including Closure Warnings and Community Protection Warnings.
Anyone wishing to report ASB can contact the ASB team or, if a social housing tenant, the housing teams in confidence about any issues or concerns. To register an ASB complaint, contact the District Council or use the online ASB reporting form.
If a crime is in progress or life is in danger, dial 999. To report non-urgent anti-social behaviour, contact the police on 101.
