Dispersal order in place for Hamble Quay to stop anti-social behaviour
It's in place until 4.00pm on Wednesday (14th August)
A dispersal order's been granted to police for Hamble Quay - as officers look to prevent anti-social behaviour.
It's come into force from 4.00pm on Monday (12th August) through until 4.00pm on Wednesday (14th August).
Officers can order people to leave the area - and face arrest if they return within a specific time limit.
Individuals who are aged under 16 will be taken be to their home address, and follow-up work will be done with parents.
Hampshire Police Inspector Allan Dineley said:
“While we know that the hot weather will attract young people to the shoreline, the level of anti-social behaviour that we are seeing along the foreshore is having a negative impact on the local community, boat owners, staff at the harbour master’s office and the ferry master.
“In addition, jumping off the Quay in front of a working ferry service is incredibly dangerous for those involved and others around them.
“While we have already increased our patrols in the area, we feel that making use of these powers to disperse groups of people will help us further to tackle this issue and keep our communities safe.
“Officers will be in the area over the coming evenings, please do come and speak to them if you have any questions or concerns.”
Anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour in the area should call 101, quoting reference number 44240343349.
If a crime is in progress, call 999.