Dispersal order in place in part of Worthing after anti-social behaviour

Police say due to a number of incidents a dispersal order has been authorised

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 1st May 2024

A dispersal order is in place in part of Worthing following anti-social behaviour.

The order was announced yesterday and will remain in place until 4:30pm tomorrow (2 May).

Adur and Worthing Police said it comes following ‘a number of incidents’ in the town centre.

The order is in place in the town centre, between Crescent Road and Brighton Road.

A spokesperson for the force said:

"This power allows us to order people to leave a designated area for a set period of time due to their behaviour."

The area of the order is shown in the map below.

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