AN INTERIM Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) has been granted against a Haddington woman.

The terms of the interim ASBO prohibit Alison Freeman, of Hardgate, from having more than two visitors at her home, garden or in the immediate surrounding area, unless they are there for the course of their employment.

Ms Freeman has a long history of anti-social behaviour both in Haddington and Musselburgh.

In Haddington, there has been a regular stream of noisy visitors to her flat, misuse of drugs and alcohol in the common areas of the building, banging doors at all hours of the day and night, loud music and Ms Freeman also allowed her dog to attack a neighbour and their dog.

Under the terms of the interim ASBO, she is also forbidden to shout or swear or encourage visitors to shout or swear in or around her home, and she must desist from repeatedly banging doors in a manner that alarms other residents or visitors to address.

A council spokeswoman said: “Mrs Freeman’s behaviour caused a great deal of distress to her neighbours.

“The Anti-Social Behaviour Order means Ms Freeman will have to modify her behaviour from now on, enabling her neighbours to live in peace and quiet, as is their right.

“The council is committed to dealing with anti-social behaviour quickly and firmly and, with other partners, will continue to monitor the situation and make sure that Ms Freeman complies fully with the terms of her order.”