Dispersal order introduced in part of Wirral
GoogleA dispersal order covering part of Merseyside has been introduced after an increase in anti-social behaviour, police have said.
Merseyside Police will have additional powers until 15:59 BST on Friday in the West Kirby area of Wirral and can order anyone they suspect of causing crime, a nuisance or anti-social behaviour to leave a set area.
The dispersal zone includes footpaths and pavements up to the boundaries of the private dwellings on Croft Drive, Croft Drive East, Caldy Road, Village Road, Hilbre View, Grange Road, Orrysdale Road, Bridge Road, Meols Drive, Pinfold Lane, West Kirby Beach and Caldy Beach.
It follows reports that teenagers have been causing trouble in the area, police said.
Dispersal orders give police officers and police community support traffic officers powers to direct people to leave a designated area and not return for up to 48 hours.
Under the legislation, officers have the power to seize any item, including vehicles, used in the commission of anti-social behaviour.
Anyone previously directed to leave a designated area who then returns can be arrested.
A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is already in place in the area to combat anti-social behaviour.
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