Dispersal order issued for Lee-on-Solent, the Hardway, and Stokes Bay to clamp down on anti-social behaviour
Order covers three areas where their has been increased crowd levels
A dispersal order will be in place in three areas near Gosport as police look to clamp down on anti-social behaviour.
The order will come into effect at Lee-on-Solent, the Hardway, and Stokes Bay from 7pm on Friday, July 3 until 7am on Sunday, July 5. These are three areas earmarked by the police following recent occasions where large crowds have gathered and anti-social behaviour has been reported.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “The dispersal order, authorised under Section 34 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act, will be reviewed and could be extended if we continue to receive reports of ASB in the areas highlighted.
“The dispersal authority enables our officers to deal with any issues of anti-social behaviour in the directed area more effectively and gives our officers the power to order a person to leave the area with no return within the specified time period. Those who refuse to comply with the order are committing a criminal offence and are liable for arrest.
“Individuals who are aged under 16 will be taken to their home address and follow-up work will be done with parents. Officers will be patrolling in the area so please do come and speak to them if you have any questions or concerns.”
The police are asking anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour in the area to call 101 or report it online at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/.