48 hour dispersal order for Leigh town centre issued

Greater Manchester Police has said it is implementing a Section 34 dispersal order for 48 hours, which will some into effect at 2pm on Saturday (March 7) and ending at 2pm on Monday (March 9).

A section 34 dispersal order allows officers to exclude a person, or people, from an area for up to 48 hours through written notice.

GMP said the aim of the notice is to “minimise behaviour contributing to, or likely to contribute to anti-social behaviour or crime or disorder in the area”.

The area where the dispersal order has been issued for (Image: GMP)

Neighbourhood Inspector Sam Davies from GMP’s Wigan and Leigh district said: “These measures are in place to prevent further disorder and ensure the safety of those living, working and visiting the area.

“We have identified a number of individuals connected to these incidents already, and are in the process of establishing the identity of others.

“We will not tolerate antisocial behaviour and will take robust action against anyone involved.

“These powers are crucial to preventing any further offences from taking place. If you have any concerns or any information, then please speak to those officers who are there to help, there will be extra patrols in the area during this time.”

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The dispersal order is contained within the boundaries of Windermere Road, Chester Street, Hope Street, Henrietta Street, Church Street, Charles Street, Chapel Street (including 91–93), Leigh Road (including 162–164, Hilton Park), A572 (Spinning Jenny Way / Market Street), A578 (Wigan Road), Parsonage Retail Park, St Helens Road , Twist Lane, returning to Windermere Road.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police by calling 101 or use the LiveChat function on www.gmp.police.uk quoting log 1350 of March 5.

Alternatively, members of the public can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.