Police have announced that dispersal orders will now be used at Swansea Beach following reports of anti-social behaviour.
This follows the concerns for the safety of young people at Swansea Beach and the dunes areas.
Swansea Neighbourhood Policing Team will now be using section 35 dispersal orders to help deal with the issues.
These orders aim to ensure the safety of the public, and reduce the risk of any anti-social behaviour or disorder within this area.
They give police officers the power to ban a person - including young people over the age of 10 - from an area for a period of up to 48 hours by issuing a written notice.
It is in addition to the current Covid-19 legislation.
People in the area can still enjoy the beach as long as they are not causing any issues and adhering to the current Covid-19 legislation.
In Wales, people from two different households can arrange to meet in parks and gardens for the first time.
However, people in Wales are being asked to stay local, which has been advised as five miles from your home.
The order is for those not only causing concerns for residents but also putting themselves at risk.
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Local policing inspector Jonathan Fairhurst said: “We know the last couple of months have been tough, but we’d ask you to consider the impact anti-social behaviour may have on other people.
“We have had numerous complaints during the last couple of weeks of anti-social behaviour in this area many of which have involved large groups of youths congregating.
“We would like to make it clear - underage drinking, fires causing criminal damage, fighting and foul and abusive language will not be tolerated.
“The young person’s safety and preventing further issues are a priority and when issued with a notice we will ensure they are returned to their home and their parents/guardians are made aware of their behaviour.
“We are hoping that parents and guardians of the young people who use this area assist us in reinforcing the message that they need to behave responsibly and comply with the current Covid-19 restrictions.”
The permission to issue notices has been granted until August 31 and will be subject to regular review.
The neighbourhood team will also be using powers to confiscate alcohol and if the behaviour meets criminal levels or the order is breached then prosecution will be considered.
Anyone with information on Anti Social Behaviour can call South Wales Police on 101.
