Greatwell Homes resident who caused misery through persistent loud music and threats of violence sentenced following injunction breach
The resident of a Wellingborough-based housing association who had caused misery through persistent loud music and threats of violence has been sentenced after breaching his court injunction order.
Social housing provider Greatwell Homes had successfully secured an injunction against the perpetrator in July 2024 for noise nuisance and threats he had made against his neighbour.
Following the breach of the injunction, the housing association was able to take further legal action and return to court, with the judge last month (November 2025) sentencing the perpetrator to three months in prison, suspended for 12 months.
A breach of civil injunction is treated as contempt of court and can result in a year in prison or unlimited fine.
John Ross at Greatwell Homes said: “The persistent actions of the perpetrator in this case had caused misery to his neighbour and it was only through the bravery of the complainant and our extensive work with partners such as social services, schools and the police that we were able to take this firm legal action.
“We take all reports of anti-social behaviour and threats of violence very seriously and will always act to protect our customers and keep our communities safe and secure places to live.
"Our recent signing of the new Women’s Safety Charter in the county underlines this commitment.
“The sentencing of the perpetrator should act as a warning to others of the power that injunction orders have.”
Greatwell Homes are among the first signatories to the Women’s Safety Charter, launched last week by Northamptonshire’s Office of the Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (OFPCC).
To report anti-social behaviour to Greatwell Homes visit www.greatwellhomes.org.uk/my-home/anti-social-behaviour or call 01933 234450.
Greatwell Homes is one of the largest housing associations in Northamptonshire, owning and managing more than 5,200 homes in Wellingborough, Kettering, Raunds and Northampton.
As a community-based housing provider, Greatwell Homes says it is all about creating safe, secure and sustainable homes for people.
They aim to do this by ‘shaping great communities and delivering services that work well for local people’.