Published: 07 August 2025
RBH’s zero tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour and criminal activity on Freehold continues.
This week we secured an eviction order against Sarah Martingale after her home was identified as a hotspot for drug dealing.
Last year, as part of Operation Affect, we and Greater Manchester Police started to receive reports that multiple people were visiting the flat at 44 Conisborough and they were also causing damage and assaulting neighbours.
Due to the seriousness of the incidents many residents were too scared to be identified as witnesses, which meant our officers and those from GMP had to work hard to secure the information they needed to get the case into court.
Despite repeated attempts by RBH and GMP officers to engage with 56-year-old Martingale, including referrals to support agencies and enforcement orders, the offending continued – causing misery for her neighbours and people living on the estate.
After being temporarily closed and secured last year – preventing known criminals from gaining access – a full possession order has now been granted.
Inspector Meena Yasin said: "We want to reassure the community of our unwavering commitment to their safety and wellbeing.
“We understand the concerns raised by residents, and we are actively using all available powers and resources to make Freehold a safer and more welcoming place for everyone.
"Alongside our efforts to tackle criminal behaviour and address anti-social issues on the estate, we are engaging directly with the local community.
“By listening to their views and building trusted relationships, we aim to strengthen our support for the community and ensure our policing approach reflects their needs.
“My officers continue to work in partnership with local agencies and community groups to deliver long-term solutions that promote safety, trust, and cohesion across the estate.”
This is the second eviction order RBH has secured in a matter of weeks after a customer on Angel Meadow, Heywood was ordered to leave due to drug-related activity and homophobic abuse.
I’d like to thank all our officers and colleagues at GMP for ensuring this case has ended successfully. I hope the affected customers and residents can now get on with their lives and are no longer living in fear. We want to make sure that Freehold is a safe and welcoming place to live and are working with our customers, residents and partners to make this happen. I want to be clear – we have a zero-tolerance approach to crime and anti-social behaviour across all our estates, and we will take action against customers who think it’s fine to act this way. know it’s sometimes not easy, but I’d urge anyone who has any concerns about anti-social behaviour and crime to contact us confidentially so we can support them.
