Police have asked parents and guardians to ensure they know the whereabouts of their children
Police have been handed extra powers following an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour in a Welsh town. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the community in Ystradgynlais, South Wales Police said a dispersal order covering Ystradgynlais town centre and Diamond Park would come into force.
The dispersal order, issued under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, has been authorised for the area from 6pm on Friday, April 10 until 6pm on Sunday, April 12.
The order gives uniformed police officers and police community support officers the power to exclude a person from an area for a period of up to 48 hours by the issuing of a written notice. The power is a preventative measure which allows an officer to deal quickly with someone’s behaviour before it escalates. It will also allow officers to confiscate items which could be used in an anti-social manner.
Police have asked parents and guardians to ensure they know the whereabouts of their children for the safety of the community.
The force said: “The order has been put in place to address reports of anti-social behaviour and to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of the community.
“We are asking parents and guardians to make sure you know where your children are and what they are up to so everyone can feel safe in our community.
“Our officers will be present in the local area throughout the weekend to provide reassurance and respond to any issues that may arise.”
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