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Civil procedure

Wolverhampton City Council & Ors v Persons Unknown & Ors

There have been no material changes in fact or law to justify discharge of the injunction or power of arrest. The Second Claimant is permitted to discontinue its claim. The injunction and power of arrest are continued (with minor amendments) for the remaining Claimants until 1 March 2027, with clarification of service and signage requirements and removal of the Second Claimant's area.

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  • Injunctions against persons unknown
  • Anti-social behaviour
  • Street racing
  • Power of arrest
  • Alternative service
  • Review hearings
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Civil procedure

Birmingham City Council v Persons Unknown who participate or

There have been no material changes in fact or law since the last review to justify discharge or variation of the injunction and power of arrest. The orders have had a deterrent effect but the risk of street cruising persists. The procedural and substantive requirements for continuation are met, with minor amendments for clarity and reinstatement of signage requirements.

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  • Injunctions
  • Persons unknown
  • Anti-social behaviour
  • Contempt of court
  • Alternative service
  • Power of arrest
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Civil contempt [2026] EWCA Civ 231

Aksahin v London Borough of Enfield

Aksahin v London Borough of Enfield [2026] EWCA Civ 231 (06 March 2026)

The Court of Appeal dismissed a challenge to contempt findings arising from anti-social car cruising, upholding liability, costs, and a suspended committal order.

  • Breach of injunction
  • Anti-social behaviour
  • Car cruising
  • Contempt of court
  • Procedural fairness
  • Costs orders
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Civil procedure [2026] EWHC 443 (KB)

Wolverhampton City Council & Ors v Persons Unknown & Ors

Wolverhampton City Council & Ors v Persons Unknown & Ors [2026] EWHC 443 (KB) (27 February 2026)

The High Court continued a quasi-final injunction against street racing and related conduct, allowed one council to discontinue, and made minor amendments to scope and service.

  • Injunctions
  • Power of arrest
  • Anti-social behaviour
  • Persons unknown
  • Service by alternative means
  • Discontinuance
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Civil procedure [2026] EWHC 442 (KB)

Birmingham City Council v Persons Unknown & Ors

Birmingham City Council v Persons Unknown & Ors [2026] EWHC 442 (KB) (27 February 2026)

The High Court continued a Birmingham anti-street-cruising injunction and power of arrest after finding no material change in fact or law, with minor clarifications to service and duration.

  • Injunctions against persons unknown
  • Anti-social behaviour
  • Street cruising
  • Power of arrest
  • Alternative service
  • Review hearings
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Property law

The Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Enfield v Charles Snell & Ors

Final injunctive relief is granted against persons unknown to prevent trespass, nuisance, and anti-social behaviour in the Relevant Area, as the Council demonstrated compelling justification, procedural compliance, and damages would not be an adequate remedy; named defendants are discharged but remain subject to the injunction if they re-offend.

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  • Injunctions
  • Trespass
  • Nuisance
  • Anti-social behaviour
  • Local authority powers
  • Riparian rights
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Civil procedure [2025] EWCC 75

Devon & Cornwall Police v Shorthouse

Devon & Cornwall Police v Shorthouse [2025] EWCC 75 (24 November 2025)

The county court found Patricia Shorthouse in contempt for repeated breaches of an anti-social behaviour injunction and imposed a custodial sentence.

  • Injunctions
  • Contempt of court
  • Sentencing
  • Anti-social behaviour
  • Contempt-of-court
  • Anti-social-behaviour
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Civil procedure

Bristol City Council v Persons Unknown

The Claimant is entitled to a permanent injunction and anti-social behaviour injunction against persons unknown occupying the Downs, as repeated trespass and anti-social behaviour have been proven, no realistic defence exists, the terms are proportionate, and damages are inadequate. Power of arrest is justified due to significant risk of harm.

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  • Trespass
  • Injunctions
  • Anti-social behaviour
  • Quia timet relief
  • Article 8 echr
  • Public space protection
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Civil procedure [2025] EWCC 53

Bristol City Council v Persons Unknown

Bristol City Council v Persons Unknown [2025] EWCC 53 (25 July 2025)

The court granted a final injunction and ASBI against persons unknown occupying the Downs, finding repeated trespass, anti-social behaviour, and a justified power of arrest.

  • Injunctions
  • Trespass
  • Anti-social behaviour
  • Persons unknown
  • Article 8 echr
  • Public spaces
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Civil law

North Wales Housing Association Ltd v Adele Ockerby

The Defendant breached the injunction by deliberate abusive and threatening behaviour towards a neighbour, crossing the custodial threshold. However, given her recent compliance, efforts at rehabilitation, and personal circumstances, a custodial sentence of 26 days is appropriate but suspended on condition of compliance with the injunction.

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  • Anti-social behaviour
  • Injunctions
  • Sentencing
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