Stoke-on-Trent City Council has evicted a tenant after serious criminal activity was linked to an address in Etruria.
The city council’s Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) team secured a court possession order for the property on Pretoria Road after a hearing at Stoke-on-Trent County Court on Thursday 5 February 2026.
The action was taken after the tenant’s son, Gareth Machin (also known as Tyson Quinn), was convicted on 24 February 2025 for arson and criminal damage at a neighbouring property on Pretoria Road.
The council became aware of the conviction in July 2025 and subsequently served a Notice of Seeking Possession – an eviction notice used due to proven anti-social behaviour - on the tenant on 14 August 2025.
A hearing took place on 11 September 2025 after the tenant requested a review, with a panel later deciding to proceed with possession of the property.
Councillor Duncan Walker, cabinet member for safe and resilient communities at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “We take anti-social behaviour extremely seriously and will act swiftly where criminal activity puts residents and neighbourhoods at risk.
“This eviction reflects our commitment to keeping communities safe and supporting local people who are affected by serious incidents.
“I would encourage anyone who is experiencing antisocial behaviour to report it so we can take appropriate action.”
Anyone in the city who is affected by ASB can email asb@stoke.gov.uk
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