Police and council officials evicted a woman from a house that had been taken over by illegal tenants.

They swooped on the address in Stephens Road, in Hollingdean, Brighton at 11am today.

A man police wanted to question was not there but they executed an order to evict a woman who had been living at the property.

Inspector Steve Curry, of Brighton and Hove police, said the house had been taken over by people who were not the original tenants.

He said activities at the house had been causing concern for police and neighbours.

But he said the woman was not being investigated for any criminal offences.

The eviction order was granted for breaches to the tenancy agreement. Inspector Curry said: "We're very pleased to be taking this action which will considerably improve the quality of life for local residents."

The house was boarded up and metal protection was put on the windows.