NEIGHBOURS who lived next to a brothel have welcomed a return to peace and quiet since it was raided by police last week.

About 15 officers smashed their way into the brothel in Middle Way, Summertown, Oxford, last Wednesday.

Residents had complained about a rise in noise, trouble and parking problems caused by the brothel and - following the raid - the house was boarded up.

Yesterday, residents said life had returned to normal.

One neighbour, a mum-of-two, said: "Life has been nice and quiet. There has been no traffic or problems whatsoever."

A 45-year-old neighbour said: "As far as I'm aware there have been no problems since. It's still boarded up and, although I've seen a few people come and go, it hasn't been open.

"I don't know what is going to happen to it, but hopefully it will remain closed."

Another resident said: "The one thing you notice immediately is there are so many empty parking spaces."

Police raided the house as part of a national operation targeting human trafficking and the sex trade.

Three prostitutes and a middle-aged man were all quizzed but released.

Two woman, aged 36 and 39, are on bail after being arrested on suspicion of assisting in the management of a brothel.