Dispersal zone in Garston after reports of children setting off fireworks and intimidating residents
Merseyside Police say the order will be in place for 48 hours
Police have introduced a dispersal zone in Garston, Liverpool in response to an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.
The order runs from Monday 18 September at 3pm and will last for 48 hours until 2.59pm on Wednesday 20 September.
Officers will be in the area to provide a visible presence and deal with any incidents, Merseyside Police said.
The dispersal zone covers Window Lane, Banks Road, St Mary’s Road, Kings Street and Vulcan Close.
The order gives police officers and police community support traffic officers powers to direct people who are engaging in antisocial behaviour or are likely to become involved in such incidents.
Under the legislation, officers have the power to seize any item used in the commission of anti-social behaviour.
A person who has previously been told to leave the area could be arrested if they return to the area while the dispersal zone is in place.
Community Policing Inspector Nicola Hamilton said: “We have received a number of reports of anti-social behaviour being committed by youths on Banks Road, Window Lane and St Marys Road.
“This includes groups of youths aged between 10 to 17 years gathering, making bonfires and setting off fireworks. They have also been intimidating residents when challenged on their behaviour.
“In response to this we have increased patrols in the area to deal with any issues, and this order is an additional measure to prevent any anti-social behaviour from taking place.
“This dispersal zone is also in place to give officers in the area extra powers to approach people they suspect may be there to commit anti-social behaviour or other crimes."