Latest news with #dispersalorder
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Anti-social youths spark dispersal order in town
A dispersal order has been put in place in a town after groups of youths were found to be "intimidating, threatening and frightening people". The order in Maghull on Merseyside, which runs until 23:00 BST and includes the town's main parks, follows recent incidents of antisocial behaviour as seen at Maghull Cricket Club. Young people were fighting on the cricket field - some armed with hammers - during a junior coaching session last month. Sefton Neighbourhood Inspector Kenneth Sumner said the dispersal order was to "make sure that everyone can feel safe in Sefton". The order gives police and police community support traffic officers the power to order people to leave an area if they are suspected of committing, or being likely to commit, a criminal offence or anti-social behaviour. Maghull Cricket Club has made about 25 police reports since July last year about people harassing players, setting off fireworks and vandalising its equipment. It is now seeking funding to help with the costs of building a large fence. Insp Sumner said: "We will not tolerate groups intimidating, threatening and frightening people visiting, living and working in the Maghull area, or anywhere across Merseyside." He said many groups of young people had "stayed out of trouble, socialising with friends", but "some have been involved in anti-social behaviour". The issue was "a top priority" and the force was working with local businesses and the council and examining CCTV to identify suspects, he added. Under the legislation officers have the power to seize any item including vehicles and it is an offence for anyone directed to leave the area to return. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Cricket club to put up fence after fight on pitch Antisocial youths driving out members - cricket club Merseyside Police
BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Anti-social youths sparks police dispersal order in Maghull
A dispersal order has been put in place in a town after groups of youths were found to be "intimidating, threatening and frightening people".The order in Maghull on Merseyside, which runs until 23:00 BST and includes the town's main parks, follows recent incidents of antisocial behaviour as seen at Maghull Cricket people were fighting on the cricket field - some armed with hammers - during a junior coaching session last Neighbourhood Inspector Kenneth Sumner said the dispersal order was to "make sure that everyone can feel safe in Sefton". The order gives police and police community support traffic officers the power to order people to leave an area if they are suspected of committing, or being likely to commit, a criminal offence or anti-social behaviour. Maghull Cricket Club has made about 25 police reports since July last year about people harassing players, setting off fireworks and vandalising its is now seeking funding to help with the costs of building a large Sumner said: "We will not tolerate groups intimidating, threatening and frightening people visiting, living and working in the Maghull area, or anywhere across Merseyside."He said many groups of young people had "stayed out of trouble, socialising with friends", but "some have been involved in anti-social behaviour".The issue was "a top priority" and the force was working with local businesses and the council and examining CCTV to identify suspects, he added. Under the legislation officers have the power to seize any item including vehicles and it is an offence for anyone directed to leave the area to return. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Weekend dispersal order in force in Kent town
A weekend dispersal order is in force in a Kent town to help tackle anti-social and illegal use of vehicles. The order in Minster-on-Sea is in response to continuing issues in recent weeks, including the misuse of motorcycles in public spaces and on footpaths, Kent Police says. The dispersal order started at 16:00 BST on Friday and was expected to be in place until 16:00 on Sunday. Kent Police said: "We are aware of concerns from residents centred around areas of Minster-on-Sea, which have also included multiple motorbikes being driven dangerously and at high speeds on roads." Areas covered by the order include alleyways, footpaths and grassed areas in and around The Glen, The Broadway, Minster Drive, Minster Road, the A249 junction with Sheppey Way, Queensborough Road and Marine Parade. Dispersal orders give officers the power to order a group of two or more people to leave an area if they are suspected of committing, or being likely to commit, a criminal offence or anti-social behaviour. Anyone who returns after being dispersed risks being arrested and those driving illegally or causing alarm or distress could also have their vehicles seized, police say. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Dispersal order after trolley thrown from car park Dispersal order put in place in town centre Businesses call for anti-social behaviour action Kent Police
BBC News
7 days ago
- BBC News
Weekend dispersal order in force in Minster-on-Sea
A weekend dispersal order is in force in a Kent town to help tackle anti-social and illegal use of order in Minster-on-Sea is in response to continuing issues in recent weeks, including the misuse of motorcycles in public spaces and on footpaths, Kent Police dispersal order started at 16:00 BST on Friday and was expected to be in place until 16:00 on Police said: "We are aware of concerns from residents centred around areas of Minster-on-Sea, which have also included multiple motorbikes being driven dangerously and at high speeds on roads." Areas covered by the order include alleyways, footpaths and grassed areas in and around The Glen, The Broadway, Minster Drive, Minster Road, the A249 junction with Sheppey Way, Queensborough Road and Marine orders give officers the power to order a group of two or more people to leave an area if they are suspected of committing, or being likely to commit, a criminal offence or anti-social who returns after being dispersed risks being arrested and those driving illegally or causing alarm or distress could also have their vehicles seized, police say.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Dispersal order in place to stop illegal car meet
A dispersal order has been put in place on two roads in a county to try and stop an unlicensed car meet taking place. Bedfordshire Police said the action had been taken to stop antisocial behaviour after a meeting was posted online, with the order covering the Woodside Link in Houghton Regis and the A6 Barton-le-Clay bypass. It would be in place until 20:00 BST on Sunday. The force said there would be a "heightened police presence within Bedfordshire, as well as coordination with local CCTV operators, to deal with those who wish to cause unnecessary disruption". It comes after there were calls for speed cameras to be installed in the area to deter car meets. The force said: "If any vehicles are used in a manner causing alarm, distress, annoyance to members of the public or likely to endanger the safety to members of the public, we will deal with the driver/car accordingly and robustly." Dispersal orders give officers the power to order a group of two or more people to leave an area if they are suspected of committing, or likely to commit, a criminal offence or antisocial behaviour. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Politicians want cameras after driver clocks 151mph Firms 'let down' by police response to car meets Safety concerns raised over illegal car meets Bedfordshire Police
