Dispersal order issued after police identify increased anti-social behaviour around Havant Rugby Football Club
Active police patrols will be taking place following an increase in anti-social behaviour, which has led to a dispersal order being issued.
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has issued a section 34 dispersal order in Havant following reports of anti-social behaviour around the Havant Rugby Football Club.
The order, which is in place until 11.59pm tomorrow (March 26), permits police to order individuals to leave an area for up to 48 hours in a bid to reduce crime.
A spokesperson for the police force said: “Officers will be actively monitoring and patrolling the area. Those involved in anti-social behaviour can be required to provide their name and address to police. Failure to provide them could result in them being arrested.
“Robust action shall be taken against those involved in anti-social behaviours. This can include not being able to return to the area for a specified duration of time, young people being returned home by police or could be arrested.”