Police are appealing for help from the public as they look to close properties "causing community upset" in Hucknall.

Ashfield Police took to social media to make the request concerning St Mary's View, Ogle Street, asking locals to submit evidence of "criminality, serious nuisance or disorder".

A force statement said a premises search took place at St Mary's View today (April 25), as officers look to close the premises "to bring a prompt and effective solution to the problem".

"Investigations are ongoing and we will update in due course (when protocols allow us to)," the statement said.

"We believe properties on St Mary's View are causing community upset and are of the view to seek premise closures to bring a prompt and effective solution to the problem.

"To obtain closure orders we need evidence from the community of the issues being caused whether this be criminality, serious nuisance or disorder.

"If you have witnessed issues linked to addresses in this locality or if behaviour from addresses in this locality are impacting your quality of life please contact us either through direct message, via the control room (101) or email."

The force also told residents to only include their name in a statement if they are happy for it to be read in court.

"If addresses in this locality are affecting you this is your opportunity to work with the police in confidence and help us tackle the issue," the spokesperson added.