Cars turned over during New Brighton Anti-social behaviour
Fireworks have been thrown and two cars tipped on their sides during a number of incidents in New Brighton.
Fireworks have been thrown and two cars tipped on their sides during a number of incidents in New Brighton.
As a result, a dispersal zone was immediately implemented, covering a large area of New Brighton and ran alongside an existing dispersal zone in Birkenhead.
These zones meant that police officers and police community support traffic officers had powers to direct people they felt were causing or likely to cause crime, nuisance or anti-social behaviour to leave the area for up to 48 hours.
A number of dispersal notices were issued and one person was arrested for a breach over the period. Officers also made arrests for public order and criminal damage.
Chief Inspector Georgie Minnery said:
“A massive amount of planning and effort has gone into this operation but we are aware of a number of incidents in New Brighton on Sunday evening, which I understand must have been upsetting for residents.”
- “We had a number of extra resources in the area over the two nights and alongside police officers - youth outreach workers, charity workers, neighbourhood and patrol officers, specialist schools and anti-social behaviour officers were all part of the visible presence in the area.*
“While we do have extra resources in the area over this period, we cannot tackle this type of behaviour alone and we are asking parents to help keep our communities safe by taking responsibility for their children’s whereabouts as we head towards bonfire night.
Anyone involved in such criminal behaviour could be arrested and receive a fine, a criminal record or even jail time. If your child is under 16 then you will be liable for payment of any fine.”