'Party flat' known for suspected sex work is shut

A holiday rental flat which was frequently used for late-night parties and suspected "drug activity" and sex work has been shut down by the council.

A closure order was made to allow the leaseholder to "regain control" of the two-bedroom, first-floor apartment on City Road in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester.

The order means the flat will be closed to anyone but authorised personnel for three months, Trafford Council said.

The local authority said the flat was the subject of complaints by nearby residents after it was used for months for parties, suspected sex work and "visits from masked individuals on electric bikes".

It said the flat was being sublet by a property firm using an online booking platform.

This, the council said, was a breach of its lease.

Councillor Rose Thompson, executive member for communities and safety, said: "No-one should have to put up with the levels of disruption and fear experienced by neighbours in this case.

"We will continue to do all we can to protect residents and uphold community safety."

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