POLICE have issued a dispersal order following reports of anti-social behaviour involving mainly young people in Warrington town centre.
To prevent any further incidents, under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, a dispersal order has been authorised.
This dispersal order has been in place from 4pm today and will remain in place until 2 pm on Sunday, 7 September. This applies to the entire area within the red boundary displayed in the above map, covering the majority of Warrington Town Centre.
This power gives officers and PCSO’s in uniform the power to remove individuals aged ten or over engaging, or likely to engage in anti-social behaviour or crime and disorder, from this area for a period of up to 48 hours.
Should they return within that period, they will face further police action.
Police officers and PCSOs will be providing extra attention and patrols within this area over this time period.
Inspector Chris Webster, of Warrington LPU Neighbourhood Team, said: “Following recent reports of anti-social behaviour and similar public order offences in Warrington town centre, typically involving young people, I would like to urge all parents across the Widnes, Runcorn and Warrington areas to be aware of where their children’s whereabouts and activities over this coming weekend.
“Increased numbers of officers will be out in key areas and I would urge residents and businesses to continue to report any issues with anti-social behaviour so that we can address these issues.”
If you have any concerns or information on any criminal activity taking place, please contact us on 101 or dial 999 if it is an emergency.
