THE heat has been turned down on a city takeaway after it was closed by police following reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Central Grill in Calenick Street cannot operate as a business for three months after Truro magistrates issued a closure order at a court hearing on Wednesday, September 16.

The court heard that the late-night kebab and burger shop posed a persistent and serious nuisance to members of the public.

No one other than the owner of the building, emergency services or statutory agencies will now be permitted to enter the premises. Anyone who contravenes the closure order is liable to a fine or imprisonment or both.

The move followed an incident in Calenick Street in August. Police were called to the area at 1.45pm on Monday, August 24, following reports of a “violent disturbance” which saw a man was taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries.

Sinjar Zurel, 27, and Seyin Zurel, 24, both from the Malpas area, were subsequently charged with two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Sinjar Zurel was also charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place.

They appeared at Truro Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, August 26, and their case was referred to Truro Crown Court.

Sergeant Dave Pearce, neighbourhood team leader for Devon and Cornwall Police, said: “It’s important local residents, businesses and visitors to Truro city centre feel safe. This is a positive step to reassure the public that anti-social behaviour in any form will not be tolerated.

“We will monitor the premises over the next three months and will take a robust approach towards any reported breaches of the closure order.”

Sgt Pearce added: “Truro remains a safe place to live and work, and we encourage anyone who witnesses any act of anti-social behaviour to report as soon as possible via the force website so the behaviour can be addressed.”

PC Charlotte Grimstead, from the Truro Neighbourhood Police Team, worked closely with the force’s legal department and Cornwall Council to secure the closure order.

Cornwall Council ASB officer Steve Lennon added: “This order being granted shows the strong collaborative approach we will take to ensure that Cornwall remains a safe place to work, visit and live. We would like to thank the businesses who came forward, and also the good people of Truro for their ongoing support.”

Anyone wishing to speak to a police officer face-to-face will find one of the neighbourhood team at Truro Cathedral on Saturday (September 19) from 1pm to 3pm, and at Tesco Superstore at Garras Wharf, Truro on Saturday, October 24 from 2pm to 4pm.

To report incidents of ASB, call the non emergency 101 line or visit the Devon and Cornwall Police website and click on the ‘Report’ button. Alternatively, contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.