January 31, 2020 - 5338 views
Police in Llandudno have been granted a dispersal order to tackle antisocial behaviour in the town centre.
The order will run from 6.30pm tonight, Friday 31st January, for 48 hours until 6.30pm on Sunday 2nd February, and will encompass the town centre from the top of Madoc Street, including the promenade and the retail park.
The power enables officers and PCSOs to direct individuals who they believe could commit crime or disorder to leave the designated area for up to 48 hours. Failure to comply with the order will evoke a power of arrest.
Youths under the age of 16 can also be taken home by officers as part of the order.
District Inspector Debbie Ratcliffe granted the dispersal order following an increase of calls about youths congregating in the town centre. This included reports of youths acting antisocially, causing criminal damage, assaults and public order in the area.
She said: “Young people congregating and socialising is undoubtedly a part of life, however, when the behaviour of any person, young or adult, escalates to public order, assaults and criminal damage, clearly these offences will have an impact on the quality of life of residents.”
“As a policing team we are also concerned regarding the risks these young people are exposing themselves to”.
“I would also suggest that children may not be where their parents believe them to be, therefore I would urge parents to check the whereabouts of their children to ensure they are safe.”
“We are committed to delivering safer neighbourhoods and to make North Wales the safest place in the UK”.
Anyone who witnesses antisocial behaviour should contact North Wales Police on 101 or use the live webchat https://www.north-wales.police.uk/contact/live-chat-support alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111
