Dispersal order granted in Salisbury
The order lasts under 9am.
Last updated 23rd Oct 2023
A section 35 order has been granted around Salisbury city centre.
This was initially issued on Sunday and lasts until 9am today.
This allows officers within the area 'specified to exclude individuals who have contributed to or are likely to contribute to members of the public being harassed, alarmed or distressed.'
Anyone who refuses to leave after being dispersed are liable to arrest.
The order has been introduced following a number of reports of individuals engaging in anti-social behaviour in the city centre.
Acting Police Sergeant Boon of the Salisbury response team said:
“We will always listen to our communities about their concerns and the issues they are facing in their neighbourhoods.
"We understand there has been repeated reports from members of the public being harassed, alarmed or distressed in Salisbury city centre.
"Five people have already been issued with dispersal orders. Those who break the order will be arrested and dealt with proportionately.”
The order covers the ring road around Salisbury, including Churchill Gardens and Queen Elizabeth Gardens.