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Mansfield Sites Under Siege: Police Seek Court Powers
14 Nov
Summary
- Police are seeking court orders for police to tackle unauthorized access.
- Trespassers found on a partially collapsed supermarket site.
- Council vows to increase security and prosecution for offenders.
Mansfield District Council is taking steps to obtain court orders that would empower police to better manage unauthorized access to two at-risk locations. These efforts follow a recent warning from Nottinghamshire Police regarding young people exploring dangerous, abandoned structures.
Specifically, the B&M supermarket building and the adjacent Walkden Street car park, which experienced a partial collapse in August 2025, have been targeted. The former Beales department store, now a construction site slated to become the council's new headquarters, has also seen trespassers. In a recent incident, three teenagers were arrested on suspicion of burglary after being discovered on the former Beales rooftop.
Council CEO James Biddlestone expressed deep concern about the increase in people entering unsafe areas. He emphasized that public safety is paramount and that both sites are secured with 24-hour security, CCTV, alarms, and anti-climbing measures. The council is collaborating with police to secure closure orders, which will enhance enforcement capabilities against unauthorized entry.
