Newark and Sherwood District Council, working in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police, has successfully obtained a two-year injunction against Jamie Murr following a prolonged period of antisocial behaviour that has negatively impacted residents and communities across the district.
The action forms part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to protecting local people and tackling behaviour that causes fear, distress and disruption.
The injunction was granted after evidence was presented demonstrating a pattern of prolonged behaviour including repeated nuisance behaviour, drug use, and alleged exploitation of vulnerable residents. His actions are believed to have contributed to the “cuckooing” of several properties in Newark, causing significant concern among neighbours and community members. “Cuckooing” refers to criminals taking over the home of a vulnerable person to use it for illegal activities.
A number of Closure Orders have previously been granted at properties associated with Murr’s behaviour.
As part of the injunction, Murr is now prohibited from entering the Newark and Sherwood district, effectively excluding him from the area. He is also banned from engaging in any behaviour that causes, or is likely to cause, nuisance, alarm, or distress to others. The attached power of arrest enables police to act swiftly should he breach any of these conditions.
This latest injunction follows similar action taken against Naomi Pugh in April 2026. The District Council and Nottinghamshire Police gathered evidence linking both Pugh and Jamie Murr to a pattern of antisocial behaviour that caused distress to residents and negatively affected local communities. While the injunctions were secured separately, the cases are intrinsically linked, reflecting a coordinated approach by partners to disrupt behaviour associated with nuisance, disorder and the exploitation of vulnerable people.
The District Council and Nottinghamshire Police are taking a robust approach to enforcing these injunctions. In June 2026, Pugh appeared before the County Court after breaching the terms of her injunction. Although this was her first breach and there were no reports of nuisance or disorder at the time of her arrest, enforcement action was pursued and the breach was formally recorded by the Court. While no additional sanction was imposed on this occasion, the breach remains on record and can be reinstated and taken into account should Pugh appear before the Court for any future breaches. The case demonstrates the commitment of both organisations to monitoring compliance with court orders and taking action where breaches occur in order to protect local communities.
Councillor Paul Taylor, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Community Relations at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: "Everyone has the right to feel safe in their home and within their local community. For a prolonged period, the behaviour associated with these individuals caused considerable concern, distress and disruption for residents, as well as placing additional demands on local services and partner agencies. This injunction is an important step in protecting our communities and demonstrates our commitment to taking robust action where antisocial behaviour persistently affects the lives of local people. We will not hesitate to use the powers available to us when there is clear evidence that intervention is necessary to prevent further harm. We are grateful for the continued support of Nottinghamshire Police and partner agencies in helping us protect residents and respond to concerns raised by the community."
Inspector Charlotte Ellam, District Commander for Newark and Sherwood, said: "Knowing Murr will now be banned from Newark is great news for everyone who lives, works and visits here. He and his accomplice Naomi Pugh have been responsible for making people's lives a misery through their repeated nuisance behaviour for some time now. As well as their frequent examples of antisocial behaviour (ASB), they also contributed to the 'cuckooing' of vulnerable people at different properties across Newark. Those actions prompted the council to secure multiple closure orders on these addresses, while an injunction was secured against Pugh a few months ago too. We're therefore delighted to see that Murr has also now been served with an injunction, which we hope will give the local community some respite from him and his unpleasant behaviour."
Anyone who wishes to report anti-social behaviour can speak to our team, in confidence, about any issues or concerns they may have. To register an anti-social behaviour complaint, contact the District Council or use the online anti-social behaviour reporting form.
If a crime is in progress or life is in danger, dial 999. To report non-urgent antisocial behaviour contact the police on 101.