A BASINGSTOKE police inspector has admitted that the house in Vyne Road where Sally Ann Wheeler died is of concern to them.

But Inspector Paul Maginnis said that people in the local community need to report any incidents to the police in order for them to take action.

He said: “It’s an address we are aware of. We have got ongoing actions at that address.”

Insp Maginnis said the police had looked at what powers they have to shut it down in the past, but added: “Because it’s multi-occupation, it’s difficult.

“The local beat officer canvassed properties, and we don’t get complaints.

“We can’t act in isolation so we can’t close it down because there is drug dealing. It has to be in conjunction with anti-social behaviour, and despite canvassing in the community, we aren’t getting these complaints.”

He said the police are aware that the house has been used by drug users, and added: “We can, and do, act on the drug use.”

Insp Maginnis said the police have tried to work with the landlord of the property, and are at the house regularly.

He appealed to the community to report any incidents at the house, and reassured locals that this can be done anonymously.

He added: “If we have informa-tion that there are drugs there, we will act upon it.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.