Gloucester man receives Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction

A man from Gloucester has been served with a civil injunction order following incidents of anti-social behaviour and violence which took place at his home address.

Mansel Marshall, aged 76 and of Wellington Street in Gloucester, was given an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction (ASBI) at Cheltenham and Gloucester County Court.

The judge granting the injunction heard how 56 crimes have been reported at Marshall's home address in the past year. These include violent offences such as assaults, drug use, hiding drug dealers and allowing sex work to take place, all of which had caused repetitive alarm, distress and harassment to neighbouring residents in one way or another.

Neighbouring residents have also tolerated threats of violence, shouting, swearing, fights in the street and regularly being approached and asked for drugs by visitors coming and going from Marshall’s address. 

The injunction against Marshall forbids him from:

1. Engaging in conduct which causes or is capable of causing alarm or harassment or distress to any person within the City of Gloucester
2. Using or threatening to use violence towards any person within the City of Gloucester
3. Using foul or abusive language or gestures towards, or in the hearing or sight of, any person living in or visiting the City of Gloucester at any time
4. Keeping or having any illegal drugs or any drug accessories e.g., syringes or bongs in or on the property or allowing the said drugs or accessories to be brought onto the premises by any other person
5. Being in possession of drugs of any class or any related drugs paraphernalia in a public place
6. Allowing access or entry to any part of the property save for the emergency services, local authority, health practitioners, support services and the Landlord

The injunction, which was served against Marshall on 28 November 2024, is in place until 4pm on 28 November 2025 and any breaches will result in Marshall being arrested.

PC Jonathan Hemming said: “Marshall and his address have caused untold distress to those affected for a number of years.

"This injunction will help to improve the quality of life for nearby residents and to protect those who are the most vulnerable in our communities.

"Police take all reports of anti-social behaviour seriously and will respond robustly to any issues reported to us."

Solace Officer Joe Mullis added: "Marshall has been advised about his conduct and offered support but continued to repeatedly cause alarm, distress and harassment to local residents.  

"His complete disrespect for his neighbours, his wanton behaviour and criminal activities in the locality of his home has blighted the area of Wellington Street, Gloucester.   

"The ASBI granted by the court is a tool to curtail his behaviour and will provide well overdue respite to those residents and the local community. 

"It will also send a clear message to Marshall and those known to him that Solace and the police will not tolerate such activity and conduct."

Anyone who witnesses Marshall breaching the order is asked to contact police on 101 or Solace on 01452 396396.