A dispersal order has been put in place across two towns following a spate of anti-social behaviour. Police will now have the power to disperse people in Heanor and Langley Mill, on the border of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, to try to get a grip on the recent disorder.
The order runs from 5pm on Thursday, April 21 to 5pm on Saturday, April 23. It allows police to disperse people from the stated areas and, if they are involved in instances of anti-social behaviour, take anyone under 16 back to their home.
A dispersal order can only be authorised for a maximum period of 48 hours but at the point of expiry, we will carry out an assessment and a further period of up to 48 hours can be authorised if necessary. This means it may be extended if the problems continue, with police saying the public are concerned with the behaviour of some recently, which means an order is needed.
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It comes after another dispersal order was issued for Heanor earlier this month, with shoppers and businesses stating they felt something needed to be done to tackle the behaviour of some people there.
PCSO Supervisor Jenny Lorimer, of the Heanor and Langley Mill Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We have received a number of reports from members of the public regarding anti-social behaviour and disorder in the Heanor and Langley Mill areas.
“This dispersal order will provide officers with the power to deal with any issues and return anyone under 16 back to their home. Our team will be carrying out high visibility patrols in the area and we hope that our presence will have an impact on any disorder and anti-social behaviour.”
Anyone wishing to report anti-social behaviour to police can do so be using the following methods:
- Facebook – send a private message to our Facebook page
- Twitter – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact
- Website – police have several crime reporting tools on our website or use our online contact form
- Phone – call on 101
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.
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