The closure orders were granted by Tameside Magistrates' Court on 29 July 2026 following enforcement action by Greater Manchester Police's Oldham neighbourhood teams working in collaboration with GMP’s legal team. "We've responded to reports, worked with partners and gathered evidence to take enforcement action, and have now secured closure orders to prevent further criminality and protect the local community. On Monday 27 July, neighbourhood officers attended an address on Balfour Street, Oldham, in relation to a concern for welfare. Upon entering the property, officers identified a brothel operating at the address. It is now a criminal offence to enter or remain in either property during the period of the closure orders.